The Portland Timbers missed an opportunity to enhance their playoff standings after drawing 0-0 with visiting FC Dallas on Sunday.
James Panthemis, making his first begin since July 20, had six pictures on purpose to offer Portland their sixth clear sheet of the season. Dallas’ Jimmy Maurer (making his second straight begin and third final month) made seven saves to document his third shutout of the 12 months.
Forest (12-11-10, 46 factors) already has a playoff spot locked up after Saturday’s recreation — albeit the ultimate wild-card spot — however a win on Sunday might leap to No. Eight.
Dallas — underneath an interim coach — was eradicated from the playoffs earlier than the weekend’s video games and might now solely enhance its standing amongst groups under the playoff line.
The Blazers created their first three scoring probabilities of the sport. Within the 4th minute, Santiago Moreno’s right-footed shot was saved. Felipe Mora and Jonathan Rodriguez shot within the 18th minute, however had been saved by Maurer.
Dallas (10-15-8, 38 factors) responded within the twenty eighth minute when Bernard Kamongo examined Panthemis with a shot from exterior the penalty space, however the Forest keeper acquired the job performed. Within the thirty ninth minute, Mora shot once more, however Maurer shortly saved the ball, guaranteeing that the sport remained scoreless into the half.
At first of the second half, the Bulls tried to interrupt the impasse. Within the 51st minute, Sebastian Ledget’s shot pressured Panthemis to make a save. Leggett, Manuel Kafumana and Kamongo shot within the sixty fifth, 66th and 67th minutes respectively, however the three pictures had a low hit charge and had been blocked by the Portland goalkeeper. .
Evander kicked off the assault for Forest within the 78th minute. Moura then discovered the goal however failed to attain within the 88th minute and 4 minutes later Cristian Paredes tried a right-footed shot from exterior the world however was blocked.
–Scene-level media