Portland, OR — Portland Timbers winger Antony delivered what may go down as one of the finest goals of the 2025 MLS season in a thrilling 2-1 home win over St. Louis CITY on Sunday at Providence Park.
Smells like a W pic.twitter.com/U4kzinx0T8
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) June 9, 2025
The Brazilian attacker lit up the stadium with an extraordinary moment of individual brilliance in the second half. Receiving the ball near the sideline, Antony hit a dazzling flick and sombrero over defender St. Louis defender Tomas Totland in midfield, bursting into open space before approaching the edge of the 18-yard box.
With composure, he curled a sublime shot into the top corner, leaving St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki no option but to be a spectator.
Simply sensational from Antony! pic.twitter.com/rllZqBo0G1
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 9, 2025
The goal not only brought the crowd to its feet but also shifted momentum firmly in Portland's favor. It sparked a spirited comeback that saw the Timbers overturn a one-goal deficit and secure all three points.
With the victory, Portland now sits just one point off second place in the Western Conference at the halfway mark of the season.
The win also extends the Timbers’ unbeaten streak at Providence Park to eight games, solidifying the stadium’s reputation as one of the league’s most difficult venues for visiting teams.
