Saturday, November 02, 2013

MLS Cup Playoffs: Revs Top SKC In East Semifinal Opener; Out West, Timbers Hold Off Sounders Rally For 2-1 Semi Series-Opening Win In Seattle

The Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs entered its' quarterfinal round on Saturday with two games.

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Andy Dorman (55') and Kelyn Rowe (67') provided the scoring as the New England Revolution took the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-1 at home over Sporting Kansas City.  Aurelien Collin scored for the visitors in the 69th minute to keep SKC in the series.

At Seattle:

Ryan Johnson (15') and Darlington Nagbe (67') delivered the goals for the Portland Timbers as they defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on the road in the opening match of their Western Conference semifinal series.  Ozzie Alonso breathed life into the Sounders with his tally in the 90th minute.

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