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26.03.2017 Sports News

Ghanaian duo Jonathan Mensah and Harrison Afful involved in Columbus Crew 3-2 win over Portland Timbers in MLS

By ghanasoccernet.com
Ghanaian duo Jonathan Mensah and Harrison Afful involved in Columbus Crew 3-2 win over Portland Timbers in MLS
26.03.2017 LISTEN

Ghanaian duo Jonathan Mensah and Harrison Afful played in Columbus Crew thrilling 3-2 home win over Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer on Saturday. 

An 84th-minute goal from debutant Niko Hansen saw Crew past the Timbers 3-2, ending Portland's perfect start to the season and sending Columbus top of the Eastern Conference.

Dairon Asprilla's brilliant finish had put Portland ahead in the fourth minute away from home in Ohio on Saturday.

But the hosts struck twice in quick succession, Justin Meram scrambling in from a corner before Ola Kamara looped a finish over Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson, who had come to collect a Federico Higuain pass.

Just as the Timbers appeared set to go into the break behind, Fanendo Adi's strike made it 2-2 in first-half additional time.

However, substitute Hansen had the last say, coming off the bench to score the match-winner for Gregg Berhalter's side.

Portland remain top of the Western Conference despite their loss, while Columbus lead the East.

Mohammed Abu was an unused substitute while rookie defender Lalas Abubakar failed to make team selection.

Jonathan Mensah

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