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|| Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored in stoppage time to give Minnesota United a 1-0 win against the Portland Timbers in a contest that left Providence Park breathless. Portland did not waste any time making it clear that they would not be sitting back and gauging the competition. However, both teams struggled to find their groove in the first half, but their respective coaches probably felt good about their teams' efforts after the break. Both sides slowed down significantly to start the second half, losing some brilliance that made the first half so exciting. However, the Timbers began to click around the 60-minute mark, increasing their pressure and passing accuracy in the offensive third. In the last seconds of stoppage time, Ménder Garca was sent through on goal after chasing down a pass played over the top. Bongokuhle Hlongwane received the ball after it was played across the box by Kervin Arriaga, Bongokuhle’s header from the top of the box found its way through a sea of Portlan...

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