Jimmy Maurer saved Jorge Villafana’s shootout attempt and FC Dallas advanced 8-7 on penalty kicks in the Major League Soccer playoffs after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers.
Douglas Martínez scored his first MLS goal, Damir Kreilach added a goal and Real Salt Lake beat the Portland Timbers 2-1, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Valeri Qazaishvili scored in the 76th minute and the San Jose Earthquakes tied the Portland Timbers 1-1. San Jose will host Portland again on Saturday night.