Jeremy Ebobisse put the game-winner in the back of the net in the 84th minute to punch the Portland Timbers ticket to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals.

The win over Los Angeles FC gives the Timbers their second ever semifinals appearance. The 1-0 win also marks the second shutout for Portland in Open Cup play.

Overall, the Timbers have outscored their opponents 7-1 so far in the 2019 Open Cup.

The next match for Portland in the Open Cup will be in St. Paul, Minnesota against Minnesota United FC on Aug. 7. The kickoff time is still to be determined.

The Timbers return to MLS action on Saturday against Colorado at Providence Park. You can hear the game on 102.9/750 The Game with pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m.

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