San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jamiro Monteiro (35) celebrates after scoring against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Jamiro Monteiro scored two goals, including the match-winner in the 80th minute, to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.
Portland took a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute on a goal by Cristhian Paredes.
San Jose (3-5-4) pulled even on a diving header by Jackson Yueill in the 31st minute and took a 2-1 lead into halftime when Monteiro found the net in the 44th.
Bill Tuiloma scored the equalizer for Portland (3-4-6) in the 56th.
The Earthquakes outshot the Timbers 13-9, but Portland had a 5-4 edge in shots on goal.
JT Marcinkowski saved three of the five shots he faced for the Earthquakes. Aljaz Ivacic saved one of the four shots he faced for the Timbers.
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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jamiro Monteiro (35) scores a goal past Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaž IvaÄiÄ (31) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. San Jose won 3-2. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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CORRECTS TO BILL TUILOMA, INSTEAD OF CHRISTHIAN PAREDES - Portland Timbers' Bill Tuiloma reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski (1) blocks a shot by the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaž IvaÄiÄ (31) can not make the stop on a goal by San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaž IvaÄiÄ (31) can not make a diving stop on a goal by San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jamiro Monteiro during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Portland Timbers defender Dario Župaric (13) receives a yellow card from referee Lukas Sepala after fouling San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, on the ground, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaž IvaÄiÄ (31) blocks a shot by San Jose Earthquakes defender Marcos López, top, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jamiro Monteiro (35) points to the sky after scoring a goal against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Portland Timbers goalkeeper Aljaž IvaÄiÄ (31) can not make the stop on a goal by San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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