Jack Jewsbury scored from about 16 yards out in the 38th minute to bring the Portland Timbers level, 1-1, with the New England Revolution. The equalizing goal was the first time that the Timbers have come back to a tie a match after falling behind.
New England Revolution Vs. Portland Timbers: Jack Jewsbury Equalizes
The Timbers have so far played relatively even with the Revolution, who started the season undefeated through two matches for just the fourth time in franchise history. They have done it mostly with defense, but have played far more wide open during the first half of Saturday’s game than they have in their previous contests.
Shalrie Joseph, Stephen McCarthy and Sainey Nyassi, all listed as midfielders, have joined the attack regularly, creating more of a 4-3-3 than the listed 4-5-1. In previous games, Joseph and McCarthy, especially, have been more reluctant to join the attack.
The flip side, though, creates chances for plays like the one where Jewsbury scored. The Timbers had numbers during the attack and Jewsbury was left unmarked at the edge of the penalty area. His shot easily beat Revs goalkeeper Matt Reis.
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