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Vincent Janssen Scores First 3 MLS Goals in Timbers’ Wild 5-4 Victory over Minnesota United

Janssen scored his first three MLS goals in his first start as Portland survived a seven-goal second half and a late Minnesota rally.

  • On Saturday, the Portland Timbers defeated Minnesota United 5-4 at Providence Park, with forward Vincent Janssen scoring three times in his first start for the club.
  • The Timbers surged ahead to a 3-0 lead within 26 minutes, aided by an own goal from keeper Drake Callender and Janssen's 11th-minute penalty kick after Cole Bassett was fouled.
  • Rallying back, the Loons tied the match 3-3 by the 51st minute through two goals from Marcus Caldeira and a score from defender Anthony Markanich before halftime.
  • Janssen completed his hat trick in the 55th minute, Kristoffer Velde extended the lead to 5-3 in the 71st, and Tomas Chancalay's 92nd-minute goal set the final 5-4 scoreline.
  • Head coach Cameron Knowles attributed the loss to defensive errors, saying, "Probably a lot of those are self-inflicted with some of our giveaways." The result moves Portland ahead of Minnesota in the Western Conference standings.
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