Editorial Note: Match Recaps are provided by MLSSoccer.com.
The Portland Timbers are the first team in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, as they defeated the LA Galaxy 1-0 on Friday night in the Round of 16 to advance in the knockout tournament.
Portland's goal came courtesy of Sebastian Blanco, who netted the winner in the 30th minute following a backheel layoff from Fanendo Adi.
The Galaxy's exit from the tournament could potentially be compounded by other losses on the night, as both Ola Kamara and Emmanuel Boateng were forced out of the match due to injuries.
Portland will play the winner of the LAFC-Sacramento Republic FC USOC match.
Goals
- 30' - POR - Sebastian Blanco | WATCH
Lineups
Portland Timbers (4-4-2): #1 Jeff Attinella (GK), #5 Vytas, #25 Bill Tuiloma, #33 Larrys Mabiala, #16 Zarek Valentin — #10 Sebastian Blanco, #21 Diego Chara, #14 Andres Flores, #13 Lawrence Olum — #99 Samuel Armenteros, #9 Fanendo Adi
Subs: #90 Jake Gleeson (GK), #2 Alvas Powell, #26 Modou Jadama, #22 Cristhian Paredes, #30 Eryk Williamson, #17 Jeremy Ebobisse, #27 Dairon Asprilla
LA Galaxy (4-2-3-1: #1 David Bingham (GK) — #3 Ashley Cole, #16 Jorgen Skjelvik, #28 Michael Ciani, #4 Dave Romney — #14 Servando Carrasco, #2 Perry Kitchen — #24 Emmanuel Boateng, #38 Bradford Jamieson IV, #19 Chris Pontius — #11 Ola Kamara
Subs: #41 Justin vom Steeg (GK), #29 Sheanon Williams, #5 Daniel Steres, #20 Tomas Hilliard-Arce, #6 Baggio Husidic, #88 Joao Pedro, #15 Ariel Lassiter
