Saprissa Oust Timbers From CONCACAF Champions League With Road Draw

At Portland, Oregon:

Rolando Blackburn's goal in the 23rd minute on Wednesday enabled Deportivo Saprissa to gain a 1-1 road with the Portland Timbers, enough for the Costa Rican club to win Group B and advance to the quarterfinals.

Jack McInerney scored for the Timbers in the 57th minute as Portland had to settle for a home draw when a win was needed to advance to the knockout stage.

Portland's final Major League Soccer regular-season contest will at Vancouver in a Cascadia Cup clash against the Whitecaps on Sunday at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest).  The Timbers still have a legitimate shot at qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Timbers Fall To Saprissa In Costa Rica In CCL Action

At Tibas, Costa Rica:

Marvin Angulo converted two penalty kicks (45', 74') as Deportivo Saprissa doubled up the visiting Portland Timbers 4-2 in Wednesday Group B action from the CONCACAF Champions League.

Jermaine Taylor (OG-34') and Fabrizio Ronchetti (60') also scored for the "S."

Diego Valeri (6') and Fanendo Adi (68') delivered the Timbers' goals.

The Timbers will return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday at 3:00 PM Pacific Time as they will host the Philadelphia Union (ROOT Sports Northwest).

The next Champions League match for the Timbers will take place in San Salvador, El Salvador against CD Dragon on September 27 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Univision Deportes Network).