In a complicated visit to the Bank of America Stadium, for week 11 of the United States – MLS 2024 tournament, The Timbers fell to Charlotte FC 2-0. At 8 minutes into the second half, Nikola Petkovic led the way to victory with an outstanding execution. Enzo Copetti consolidated the victory, scoring 2-0 in the 45th minute of the same stage.

Nikola Petkovic made the stadium vibrate with his definition, in the 8th minute of the second stage. A cross from Nathan Byrne left the midfielder to define from the large area and put the ball into the goal defended by Maxime Crépeau.

Nikola Petkovic distinguished himself as the most outstanding player of the match. The Charlotte FC midfielder scored 1 goal and looked for the opposite goal with 4 shots.

Kristijan Kahlina was also important. The Charlotte FC goalkeeper was instrumental in saving 3 shots.

With a dirty game, the match played between both teams stood out. There were a large number of reprimands: Cristhian Paredes, Eryk Williamson, Iuri Tavares, Brecht Dejaegere, Andrew Privett, Brandt Bronico and Djibril Diani.

Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith proposed a 4-5-1 strategy with Kristijan Kahlina in goal; Nathan Byrne, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett and Jere Uronen on the defensive line; Ashley Westwood, Nikola Petkovic, Djibril Diani, Brecht Dejaegere and Iuri Tavares in the middle; and Patrick Agyemang in attack.

For their part, those led by Phil Neville stood with a 4-5-1 formation with Maxime Crépeau between the three sticks; Juan Mosquera, Miguel Araujo, Zac McGraw and Claudio Bravo in defense; David Ayala, Cristhian Paredes, Jonathan Rodríguez, Eryk Williamson and Santiago Moreno in the midfield; and Felipe Mora up front.

The referee selected for the match at Bank of America Stadium was Malik Badawi.

Charlotte FC will host Nashville SC on the next matchday. On the Timbers side, they will play at home against Seattle Sounders. The Timbers will seek to beat their eternal rival in a new edition of the Cascadia classic.