The Portland Timbers didn’t hear no bell.

So what if the Timbers were trailed deep into extra time? Who cares that, even after equalizing the game on a Gage Guerra header in the 98th minute, Portland found itself in a hole to San Diego during penalty kicks?

There was still life left in the game. The Portland Timbers still had a chance. And after a season of not having enough goals left in the tank, the Timbers dug deep and finally found what they needed.

Magic.

Portland extended its playoff lives by at least another game when it tied San Diego, then won the game 3-2 in penalty kicks Saturday night at Providence Park. Saturday’s win tied the first-round MLS Cup plauyoff series at 1-1, forcing a Match 3 on Sunday, November 9 in San Diego.

The dramatic night came down to the final penalt

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