Manchester United are closing in on a return to Champions League football as they prepare for the Premier League visit of Brentford
Manchester United return to action on Monday night in the Premier League when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick’s side remain third in the table ahead of Liverpool on goals scored and Aston Villa on goal difference. The top two is all but out of reach for United, who have five games remaining, but they are in pole position to secure Champions League football for next season.
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The Reds have taken huge strides under Carrick and are now closing in on a return to Europe’s top table. Brentford are still in the hunt for European football themselves as they prepare to visit Manchester, and a win for the Bees would move them into sixth.
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For United, three points would represent a huge step towards securing a top-five spot and Champions League football. If Carrick’s men earn a victory, they would move to 61 points with four games to play and out of reach of Chelsea, Brentford and Fulham. Should United then go on to beat Liverpool next weekend, that will be enough to earn a top-five spot.
But Carrick’s side could secure a top-five place before the final whistle at Anfield. If both Brighton, who are away at Newcastle on Saturday, and Bournemouth, who welcome Crystal Palace next weekend, fail to win then United will be assured of a top-five finish regardless of how they fare on Merseyside.
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There are still plenty of permutations to play out, but whatever happens in the closing weeks of the season, six points from five games will guarantee United a return to the Champions League, regardless of how others get on.
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
Gujarat Titans notched a comprehensive win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL game on Sunday but captain Shubman Gill admitted that “finishing an innings” has been a problem and his side will need to improve on that aspect of the game going ahead. GT beat CSK by eight wickets, overhauling the target of 159 with 20 balls to spare. Opening batter Sai Sudharsan hit 87 off 46 balls while Gill and Jos Buttler chipped in with 33 and 39 not out respectively. “Very happy to get a win like that in this part of India. Apart from the last four or five overs, it was a complete performance,” Gill said at the post-match presentation. “If I have to be critical, finishing an innings has been a problem. We need to do better in that.”
Gill said he was a little confused whether to bowl or bat when he won the toss. Eventually, he asked CSK to bat first, which turned out to be the right decision, as GT restricted the home side to 158 for 7.
Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the GT bowlers with fine figures of 3/25, for which he was named Player of the Match.
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“But we bowled well in the powerplay.” On star leg-spinner Rashid Khan being given just one over, Gill said, “There was confusion in the middle. When Dube came in, I thought should we bowl Washy (Washington Sundar), but the game was in our hand. He (Manav Suthar) bowled a decent last over, gave 12 or 13. Pretty good effort from us.”
Gill also praised Sudharsan for his brilliant batting.
“It (form) was always with him. It was all about spending the time at the crease.” Sudharsan, who hails from Chennai, said he got confidence from the last knock (100 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru).
“I just wanted to take the confidence from the last innings to this innings. I felt the pitch slightly got better but first six overs, it was tough. Shubi (Shubman Gill) played an extraordinary cameo.
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“When I am hitting the ball well, then I play late,” he said, adding that he will go to his favourite tea shop and have ‘bun maska and chai’ there.
Rabada said he felt he didn’t start well but went on to grab three wickets in the match.
“That’s how cricket goes. I am glad to play a part to take the team across the line. We needed the two points. The team is clicking,” said the South African pacer.
Asked how kept himself ahead of the game, Rabada said, “It’s just not taking anything for granted. Sticking with your process and always looking to improve. The day that you stop looking to improve is the day that you retire.”
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On the combination with Mohamed Siraj and other seamers, he said, “Yeah, a lot of fast bowlers, that’s been a clear tactic of Gujarat over the years, playing at Ahmedabad. So it’s nice to see the fast bowlers union coming together and it’s been working thus far.
“I think we’ve been taking a lot of wickets, but at the same time, we need to find ways to contain too. So it’s been a really lovely journey that we’ve had so far.” CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad rued his side lost too many wickets and it was difficult to play some shots on the Chepauk pitch.
“Sometimes I hate to assess this way but it was challenging in the first innings. It was holding for the medium pacers and the bounce was up and down. We lost too many wickets but it was difficult to play some shots.” Asked about the pitch, he said, “Not expected. It is hard to assess how it plays. This game we didn’t have any idea. By the time, we wanted to adapt it was too late.
“At the first timeout, when Flem (Stephen Fleming) came out, I told him I am trying to attack but it was tough. There was more bounce, or less bounce, and I told him I am trying to change. It just did not come good. It was just an off day and even on the field we were lethargic.” On his innings of 74 off 60 balls, he said, “I got off to a really good start, and then I thought to keep up the momentum. But after the wickets fell, I though to build a partnership. I then just wanted to take my time and rotate the strike.
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“Any other pitch, any other day, I would have rotated the strike. Once I got hit, I just thought let’s keep going.”
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The NFL schedule release is still a few weeks away, but hardcore Minnesota Vikings fans know the team’s opponents are readily available to study. Accordingly, the gauntlet of opposing quarterbacks is public knowledge, and it’s time for you to know the pecking order.
Brian Flores will see stars, veterans, and several uncertain young passers.
So, here’s a look at the signal-callers who Flores will face starting in September. We’ve ranked them from easiest to most difficult.
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It’s not necessarily an easy setup.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) waits in the tunnel before facing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Dec 21, 2025, standing calmly ahead of kickoff as he prepares to lead the offense in a road matchup with playoff implications late in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images.
Geno Smith | New York Jets
The Jets are rolling with Smith in 2026, and nobody knows why. There’s a decent chance that by the time this game rolls around, New York has benched Smith for a rookie.
Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa | Atlanta Falcons
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The Falcons thought they had the QB solution licked in 2024 when they signed Kirk Cousins and drafted Michael Penix Jr. Two years later, Tagovailoa could be the QB1 when the Vikings play them. Tagovailoa has never faced Minnesota.
Tyler Shough | New Orleans Saints
Shough ranked 23rd in the NFL per EPA/Play, a decent mark for a rookie passer. He’ll throw the ball to Chris Olave and rookie Jordyn Tyson on Sunday, which might just work.
Bryce Young | Carolina Panthers
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Young faces perhaps the most significant make-or-break season of all NFLers this season. He can blossom into a Top 15 passer or continue to live in the league’s bottom tier per efficiency.
Daniel Jones | Indianapolis Colts
Per EPA/Play, Jones was the sport’s sixth-best quarterback in 2025, but he tore his Achilles in November, prompting the Colts’ season to wholly unravel. He’s back in the saddle now, reportedly healing nicely and the owner of a two-year, $88 million contract extension.
Malik Willis | Miami Dolphins
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Willis looked marvelous on a few occasions for the Packers. Will that translate to Miami, where he has the worst weapons stable in the NFL?
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said about Willis last month, “I think Malik’s an ascending player. One, it was important for us to get him on a three-year deal because we want to build around him. Two, this is not a band-aid. I don’t look at this as a band-aid.”
“Now he’s got to go play, and he knows this. But with any young quarterback, there needs to be daily improvement, getting fluid with his reads, taking care of the football.”
Willis was once left for dead by the Tennessee Titans.
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“He’s got, as you guys watched the tape last year, all the traits in the world. He’s got an elite arm. He’s a very, very good athlete. He’s a big, strong, powerful body. He can take the punishment, make plays with his legs, attack all levels of the field,” Sullivan added.
Jared Goff | Detroit Lions (twice)
Goff looked like a total buffoon when the Vikings beat the Lions on Christmas Day. He’s a bit like Kirk Cousins — you know he’s good, but you’re never terribly afraid of him.
Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers
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Purdy’s solid, but the Vikings always get the best of him. There’s something about Flores’s defense that flusters him, and that could eventually loom large in a playoff game.
Jordan Love | Green Bay Packers (twice)
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Love is similar to Dak Prescott: he’s a really good quarterback, but he may never turn the corner into elite status. Most Vikings fans are happy that Green Bay has taken a break from Brett Favres and Aaron Rodgerses. Love is beatable. Often, Rodgers was not.
Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders
Daniels had a sophomore slump in 2025. He actually played like a moron against the Vikings last year. In all likelihood, he’ll be back with a vengeance in 2026.
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Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mayfield started the 2025 campaign white-hot, drawing MVP chants for about three weeks. When it was said and done, he ranked as the NFL’s 19th-best quarterback per EPA/Play.
Drake Maye | New England Patriots
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Speaking of Daniels, will Maye take a step back when his team plays a real NFL schedule? The Patriots somehow faced one of the easiest slates of opponents in NFL history. That should change in 2026.
Caleb Williams | Chicago Bears (twice)
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Williams came into his own down the stretch of 2025, authoring a playoff game — basically a throw — for the ages. Put plainly, you can’t bring the guy down. He feels like he’s on the verge of a monster next step.
Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills
Patrick Mahomes will probably bounce back and reclaim his throne as the best player in the NFL. Until then, Allen is the standard-bearer in the NFL. He is the Buffalo Bills.
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to reach 100 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen.
The 26-year-old achieved the milestone during his team’s 2-1 win against Koln on Saturday. Tella played an important role in the match, setting up the second goal scored by Patrik Schick.
Tella’s time at the club has been mixed. Three seasons ago, he was part of the squad that went unbeaten on their way to winning the Bundesliga title. His performances during that period showed his quality and importance to the team.
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Last season, he enjoyed a decent run, scoring four goals and providing five assists in 39 matches. However, this season has been more difficult for him due to repeated injury problems. He only returned to regular action recently after spending time on the sidelines.
Despite concerns about his fitness, the club have shown confidence in him by offering a new contract that will keep him until 2031. Tella has already started to repay that trust with strong performances in recent games.
Leverkusen are currently sixth in the league table and are just two points away from a Champions League place. The club will hope Tella can continue his good form as they push for a strong finish to the season.
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At international level, Tella has struggled to secure a regular place in the Super Eagles squad. Since making his debut in 2023, he has not had many chances to establish himself in the starting line-up.
He is yet to play under the current national team coach, but his recent improvement in form could boost his chances of earning a recall ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June.
Andrew Yang, a former Democrat presidential candidate and an American entrepreneur, took a swipe at TKO Group Holdings on Sunday over WrestleMania 42.
Yang was critical of TKO’s handling of the Las Vegas event, which took place last week at Allegiant Stadium for the second straight year and needled the company over the recent wave of WWE departures. TKO Group is the parent company of WWE.
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“It seems that TKO has really screwed up WWE/Wrestlemania with ads and celebs and getting away from the heart of pro wrestling – and talented performers are paying the price,” he wrote on X.
Several WWE superstars announced they were leaving the company during the week. The wrestlers were either cut outright or their contracts were not renewed by WWE.
Yang echoed concerns from pro wrestling fans, who seemingly took issue with the number of advertisements during the show.
Regardless of any criticism, WWE said it still put together one of the highest-grossing events in the company’s history. More than 106,000 people attended the two-night show.
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Roman Reigns is introduced before the World Heavyweight Championship match against CM Punk during WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 19, 2026.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
WWE said in a news release that WrestleMania had records, or near-records, in gate, sponsorship, merchandise sales, WWE World’s paid-experience sales.
“WrestleMania Saturday was the most-viewed telecast of the year on ESPN2, while WrestleMania Sunday was the most-viewed telecast of the entire weekend on ESPN,” the release read.
“At WWE World, a five-day interactive fan experience in partnership with Fanatics, paid experience sales reached all-time highs. WWE World also featured a lounge for attendees who signed up for Club WWE, the recently announced Gold membership experience for fans.
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“Additionally, WrestleMania 42 set a new digital record, generating more than 1.3 billion views across all social platforms – up 18 percent from the record set at WrestleMania 41.”
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Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for ‘obstructing the field’ during the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. The incident took place on the final ball of the fifth over as the batter tried to take a run after nudging a delivery from Prince Yadav towards mid-on. However, he was sent back by Cameron Green, and the throw ended up hitting Raghuvanshi’s legs. Mohammed Shami and LSG skipper Rishabh Pant went up to appeal, and the third umpire decided that the batter knowingly changed his path while running and did not let the throw reach the wicketkeeper. The decision left the KKR camp completely stunned, and even Raghuvanshi got into an argument with the on-field umpires following the decision. The batter expressed his frustration by throwing away his helmet in anger.
Even KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar was seen having a fiery chat with the fourth umpire.
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL here on Sunday.
Coming off their first win of the season after seven matches, KKR went unchanged from the side that defeated Rajasthan Royals. Reeling from four losses on the trot, Rishabh Pant-led LSG made one change, bringing in George Linde.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi, right, argues with the umpire after being given out (AP Photo)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal became one of the most debated moments of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggles deepened against Lucknow Super Giants.Coming in during a shaky start, Raghuvanshi attempted to steady the innings, but his stay ended in unusual fashion when he was given out for obstructing the field.
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The incident unfolded off Prince Yadav’s delivery as Raghuvanshi nudged the ball towards mid-on and set off for a quick single. Sent back midway, he dived to make his ground as the throw came in. The ball struck him on the way, prompting an appeal from Mohammed Shami. After a review, the third umpire ruled that Raghuvanshi had changed his running line, leading to the dismissal.The decision did not go down well with the KKR camp. There was visible disbelief in the dugout, while Raghuvanshi reacted in frustration, slamming his bat and throwing his helmet as he walked back.Batters dismissed via obstructing the field in IPL:72 (44) – Yusuf Pathan (KKR) vs PWI, Ranchi, 20131 (2) – Amit Mishra (DD) vs SRH, Vizag, 20195 (6) – Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs RR, Chennai, 20249 (8) – Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2026*It was only the fourth such dismissal in IPL history and came at a crucial time, with KKR already four down after being put in to bat by Rishabh Pant.Both teams entered the contest under pressure. LSG had managed just two wins from seven matches, while KKR had only one victory in as many games.
Casemiro announced earlier this year that he will be leaving Manchester United this summer when his contract expires
Casemiro has sent a message to Manchester United fans as his expected exit from the club moves ever closer. The Brazilian announced earlier this year that he would be calling time on his United career at the end of the season when his contract expires.
Rumours have been swirling for several months about whether or not Casemiro would sign an extension at United, particularly after the impact the midfielder has made since the news was announced.
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The 34-year-old has scored eight goals for United this season, four of which have come since the start of February, and has played a key role in helping guide the Reds to third place in the Premier League table.
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United have just five Premier League matches remaining this season, starting with a home clash against Brentford on Monday night at Old Trafford.
Ahead of the fixture, Casemiro sent a one-word message to United fans in a post on social media.
Accompanied by a photo of himself at Carrington, which featured the word ‘forever’ on the wall in the background, Casemiro wrote the same word in the caption in a post to his 22.5 million followers on Instagram, along with a red love heart.
Should Casemiro leave United this summer, the midfielder now has only three home matches at Old Trafford left this season, with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest the opponents, as well as Brentford on Monday night.
During United’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa last month, the Stretford End could be heard chanting ‘one more year, one more year Casemiro’ after the Brazilian scored in the victory.
Michael Carrick was asked about Casemiro’s future after the game and was quizzed about the possibility of the midfielder changing his mind and deciding to stay at United beyond this season.
“I think in some ways it’s difficult to say, I think it’s when something’s decided and in some ways the fact that it was decided makes things a little bit easier and everyone understands the situation really,” Carrick said last month.
“I think the impact he’s had has been terrific, certainly since I’ve been here and working with him and his influence within the team and big moments and goals.
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“It was a nice moment at the end there with the supporters and having that connection, and the respect. That was a nice moment. I think you’ll enjoy that one.”
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
World champion Tadej Pogacar pulled ahead of 19-year-old French debutant Paul Seixas in the final climb to secure his third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege title on Sunday, his fourth overall victory in the race.
Pogacar romped to his 13th Monument victory and fourth in total at La Doyenne after finally cracking Seixas with 14km to ride of the 260km slog through the Ardennes, halfway up the last of 11 punchy climbs along the route.
Seixas came home 45 seconds later with Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel winning the sprint for third place from a large group 1min 42sec back.
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“It means a lot to win again one of the biggest races of the year,” Pogacar told Belgian television at the finish line.
In what was only his fifth race this year, Pogacar claimed a fourth victory — and three of those in Monuments — while his only blip was a second place behind Wout van Aert at Paris-Roubaix two weeks ago.
“I don’t have a lot of opportunities to win because I don’t race a lot,” added Pogacar.
“So it’s a lot of pressure for me to deliver on days like today.
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“I’m really, really happy that we succeeded. I couldn’t be more proud of the team.”
In what was only his fifth race this year, Pogacar claimed a fourth victory — and three of those in Monuments — while his only blip was a second place behind Wout van Aert at Paris-Roubaix two weeks ago.
But in 19-year-old Seixas, he now has a rival seemingly capable of pushing him to the limit.
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It was Seixas’s first attempt at Liege and only his second ever Monument race having finished a distant seventh behind Pogacar at last October’s Tour of Lombardy.
But having won the Fleche Wallonne build-up race on Wednesday, Seixas continues to prove with every outing that he is Pogacar’s heir apparent.
NEW DELHI: The disappointment was clearly visible on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s face after Chennai Super Kings slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Leading from the front, Gaikwad played a lone hand with a gritty unbeaten 74, helping CSK post a competitive 158/7 against GT.In response, a fluent half-century from Sai Sudharsan, along with important contributions from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, powered Gujarat Titans to a comfortable win with eight wickets in hand.GT executed a clinical chase, with their top three – Sai, Gill and Buttler – doing the bulk of the scoring. The victory marked their fourth of the season, lifting them to fifth place on the points table.“Yes, to be honest, sometimes i hate to assess in that way, but I felt it was challenging. I was holding a bit for the pacers; the pace was inconsistent, and the bounce was up and down. But if we hadn’t lost too many wickets, we could’ve reached 170-180. Not expected to be honest, it’s tough to assess the conditions here,” Gaikwad said after the match.“In the last three matches, we learned how the game would play out. We had a 60-70% chance in the last two three games, but we didn’t expect it to play like this today. We just couldn’t adapt to the conditions. In the first timeout, I told Flem that I was trying to be positive and aggressive. But at times, the ball popped out with inconsistent bounce. I told him I was trying to adapt, but it wasn’t possible,” he said.“You couldn’t judge, and you couldn’t expect it to turn out well. We were lethargic and didn’t start well, but we needed to do better. I got off to a good start (10 off 6), I thought I would keep the momentum, but then we saw 3 wickets fall while we were trying to build a partnership. Another wicket fell and I wanted to take my time. For any other pitch I might’ve rotated the strike better. Once I got hit, I just thought I will take my chances and get some momentum back. We were batting really well, if we hadn’t lost two quick wickets, Mukesh would’ve come in the second innings. But we lost two wickets quickly, which is why we opted for an impact player,” he added.CSK will next take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday.
Apr 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego FC midfielder David Vazquez (19, right), fights for the ball with Portland Timbers midfielder José Caicedo (30) during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Alex Bonetig scored his first career MLS goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage to lift the visiting Portland Timbers to a 2-1 victory over reeling San Diego FC on Saturday night.
Kevin Kelsy also scored his second goal of the season much earlier for Portland (3-5-1, 10 points), which earned its first away points of the season in a fifth attempt.
James Pantemis made only three saves in the victory, but two were crucial interventions: a 79th-minute denial of Lewis Morgan when the match was still tied, and another stop of Anders Dreyer in the final minutes of second-half stoppage time after Bonetig’s winner.
That was enough to secure a satisfying win for a Timbers side that was eliminated by San Diego from the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs in a tightly contested first-round series.
Dreyer scored from the penalty spot for his team-lead-tying fifth goal before halftime, but he couldn’t prevent SDFC (3-5-2, 11 points) from falling to a club-record fifth consecutive defeat.
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San Diego captain Jeppe Tverskov departed in the 81st minute with an apparent injury.
Portland may have thought it missed an opportunity in the 83rd minute when Antony somehow missed wide on an open net after goalkeeper Duran Ferree rashly sprinted off his line in a poorly timed challenge outside the penalty area.
But the visitors kept pushing and were eventually rewarded for their resilience on a corner kick.
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The initial delivery failed to reach a Timbers attacker, but the hosts couldn’t clear. Bonetig eventually reached it in a frenetic scrap, and he powered in a low finish past Ferree from about 8 yards.
Kelsy created the turnover that led to his 26th-minute opener, pressuring Tverskov into a giveaway inside his own half.
From there, he slalomed past defender Christopher McVey before dragging a low finish past Ferree into the bottom right corner.
San Diego FC received their route back into the game only five minutes later when referee Jon Freemon spotted a handball in the penalty area on defender Brandon Bye.
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Dreyer stepped up and dispatched his PK into the bottom right corner as Pantemis dove in the opposite direction.
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