Gressel ties it in Atlanta United's 1-1 draw with Timbers
Posted June 24, 2018 7:00 am
ATLANTA (AP) - Julian Gressel tied it in the 56th minute and Atlanta United held on for a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Sunday.
A loose ball deflection off defender Larrys Mabiala bounced into Gressel's path and he pounced on it with a right-footed volley. Atlanta (10-3-4) stayed atop the MLS standings and extended its unbeaten streak to five games.
Mabiala opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Samuel Armenteros was the first to get a touch with a left-footed stab on Diego Valeri's free kick. Goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocked it out, but Mabiala headed home the rebound and Portland took the early lead.
The Timbers (6-3-5) extended their unbeaten run to nine.
Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) talks to teammates in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers, Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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Portland Timbers forward Samuel Armenteros (99) takes a shot against Atlanta United in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) reacts after being called for a foul call against Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) defends against Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) and Portland Timbers forward Samuel Armenteros (99) go up for a header in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley hits a golden spike before an MLS soccer match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) reaches for a ball against Atlanta United in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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