VIDEO: An Oral History of Last Night's Timbers Game

Monarcas Morelia falls to the Portland Timbers. Here's what happened according to fans.

By SARA SNEATH

The Portland Timbers won the first-ever Copa Verde on July 3 in a 1-0 friendly match against Mexican soccer club Monarcas Morelia. The reserve-heavy match was won with a penalty kick taken by veteran defender Futty Danso after a Monarcas handball, in the 39th minute. 

Here, fans recount the action.

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