Photo Gallery: Minnesota United vs Portland Timbers

Minnesota takes all three points with a late minute PK

By Seth Steffenhagen and Tim McLaughlin Aug 5, 2019, 11:12am PDT

August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Referee Chris Penso utilizes the VAR after a handball in the box by Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) during the match at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United claimed 3 points that has propelled them up to 2nd place in the Western Confrence. The game was scoreless until VAR was used to grant Minnesota a penalty kick late in the 2nd half. Minnesota will host Portland once again on Wednesday night in a semi-final match up for the US Open Cup.

August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafaña (4) goes in with a slide tackle at Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire (19) during the match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Portland Timbers defender Jorge Moreira (2) is beat by Minnesota United defender Ike Opara (3) during the match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) sprints down the sideline with the ball during the match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The Wonderwall celebrates as the final whistle is blown and Minnesota United defeated Portland Timbers 1-0 at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire (19) heads the ball during the match against the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Romain Metanire (19) passes the ball during the match against Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (16) is subbed on for the first time during the match against Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Referee Chris Penso signals a penalty kick for Minnesota United after reviewing the play with VAR for a handball in the box by Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) during the match at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) scores a goal off a penalty kick during the match against Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - An MLS match between Minnesota United FC and The Portland Timbers at Allianz Field. (Tim C McLaughlin) Tim C McLaughlin
August 4, 2019 - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - The Wonderwall celebrates as Minnesota United defeated the Portland Timbers 1-0 at Allianz Field. (Photo by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Photography)