Antony Alves Santos scored the tiebreaking goal in the 73rd minute shortly after Portland conceded the lead, helping the host Timbers earn a 2-1 victory over the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

The Timbers (11-9-9, 42 points) snapped a four-game winless skid (0-2-2) and improved to 2-4-3 in their past nine MLS matches thanks to Antony's first goal since June 8. Portland also moved into sixth place in the Western Conference and leads Austin by one point.

Antony scored his seventh goal and surpassed his total from last season by slipping past New York's Dylan Nealis. Kevin Kelsy sent a long pass to the corner just New York's Raheem Edwards could cover, and Antony converted the easy tap-in into the bottom left corner of the open net.

The Brazilian forward scored three minute

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