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VIDEO: Portland Timbers win their first ever MLS Cup

Published 08:12 7 Dec 2015 GMT

Tom Victor
VIDEO: Portland Timbers win their first ever MLS Cup

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A two-goal burst in the opening 10 minutes was decisive for the Portland Timbers, who last night won their maiden MLS Cup.

Early strikes from Diego Valeri and Rodney Wallace - the former after a blunder from opposing goalkeeper Steve Clark - were enough for them to beat Columbus Crew SC. https://twitter.com/MLS/status/673617262016724992 Kei Kamara pulled one back for the Crew, but they couldn't find an equaliser. https://twitter.com/MLS/status/673626350247260161 It's an incredible achievement from Portland, who were the width of a post from going out of the playoffs against Sporting Kansas City in an earlier round.

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