Fans react to Portland Timbers' win over FC Cincinnati in MLS Playoffs
The first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Playoff tournament is finally wrapped up, as the final match between the Portland Timbers and the Football Club of Cincinnati ended in a penalty kick decision on Tuesday night.
After a brief qualifier tournament, the elimination bracket kicked off on July 25, which will see the top 16 teams playing single-elimination matches on the path to claim the 2020 MLS Cup.
The Portland Timbers — who entered the coronavirus shutdown in third place within the Western Conference — faced off against FC Cincinnati last night to close out the Round of 16.
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After a disallowed goal by Cincinnati, Timbers fans were on the edge of their seat. Portland went up one to nil at the 67-minute mark, but a late push by Cincinnati saw the scoreboard even at one apiece heading into the final minutes.
Redemption. pic.twitter.com/KxeoQaE3Zl
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 29, 2020
The two teams would need penalty kicks to decide the winner, who would move on to face NYCFC in the Quarterfinals.
While successful in defeating Cincinnati — Portland won four to two in penalties — it was a stressful night to be a Timbers faithful.
The winner. The relief. The celebration.#PORvFCC | #RCTID pic.twitter.com/hT0NyHvSLZ
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 29, 2020
Jesus Christ what a weird game. At least we pulled through and won. #RCTID
— dabomb23 (@Benjami72348600) July 29, 2020
Oh, PK’s? Cool cool cool cool… #RCTID pic.twitter.com/vtT310IMjH
— ⭐⭐Kris⭐⭐ (@TheNicestJerk) July 29, 2020
Hey #RCTID am I doing this right pic.twitter.com/WHOPwNYQ49
— Matt (@wastro) July 29, 2020
So everyone is playing like boiled spaghetti right now…. #RCTID
— Nancy (@randomnotions) July 29, 2020
That was a close one Phew!! But LETS GOOOO! NYCFC here we come💪 #RCTID
— 💕Trinity💕 (@trint_portia) July 29, 2020
WOW. Wow. WOWEEEEE. #RCTID
— abby. (@aw_pdx_) July 29, 2020
ALL HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIL TO THE @TimbersFC!!
WE
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LUTE
YOOOOOU!!!#RCTID #PTFC #TAHR pic.twitter.com/O1F6D0S5D3— Teachersaurus Rex! (@TeachersaurusRx) July 29, 2020
I didn’t need that kind of added stress during a pandemic. #RCTID
— .caitlin. (@teknicolorninja) July 29, 2020
PKs on a Tuesday night? #RCTID pic.twitter.com/G1YRbiuPEi
— .caitlin. (@teknicolorninja) July 29, 2020
Anyways, thanks for the emotional roller coaster. #rctid pic.twitter.com/mvHTCXrj9x
— sour dee (@deesabee) July 29, 2020
Next up from the MLS bubble, the Portland Timbers will take on the NYCFC on August 1 at 10:30 pm ET.