Amarilla's equalizer helps Minnesota United tie Timbers 4-4
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Luis Amarilla scored two goals, including the equalizer, for Minnesota United in a 4-4 tie with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
Amarilla’s tying goal came in the 69th minute for United (10-8-5) in a match that saw a number of swings. The Loons were up 3-1 at halftime, before falling behind 4-3.
United also got one goal each from Franco Fragapane and Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and Jaroslaw Niezgoda added another for the Timbers (7-6-10).
The Timbers outshot United 17-13, with seven shots on goal compared to six by Minnesota.
Dayne St. Clair stopped four shots for United and Aljaz Ivacic had two saves for the Timbers.
United plays on the road on Saturday against the Colorado Rapids, while the Timbers will host Nashville on Wednesday.
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