Jesus Ferreira struct a first-half hat trick in FC Dallas’s 4-1 victory against Portland timbers in a Western Conference battle in Toyota Stadium.
Ferreira scored all three goals in 10 minutes span, with a 26th-minute opener. His second goal came as a header in the 30th minute, while the 36th-minute finish secured Ferreira’s first-ever hat trick.
The Colombian born 21 year old forward confirmed consecutive wins in Dallas’s western conference matches.
Portland striker Jaroslaw Niezgoda lofted a 61st minute goal for the visitors as the Polish striker gave Timbers hopes for second half come back.
Dallas winger Paul Arriola sealed victory for the home side to make it 4-1 to confirm Dallas’s second victory in the season.
Dallas stands forth in the western conference with 2 wins and a draw in 4 matches while Portland has just one victory in their 4 matches.