Columbus Crew's MLS Cup final got off to the worst possible start on Sunday, when a moment of indecision from goalkeeper Steve Clark gifted Portland Timbers the lead after just 30 seconds.

A howler from Clark and Valeri gives portland the lead in the first minute! https://t.co/g2SFsiW3NX

And things got worse just six minutes later, as Rodney Wallace stooped to head the Timbers two up within the first ten minutes.

Milano to Wallace for the 2-0 #Timbers lead over #Crew in this exciting #MLSCup final! https://t.co/Ur8y6294wc

But Columbus responded positively, leading goalscorer Kei Kamara turning home to half the deficit:

Kwarasey gives Columbus a life line. Kamara pulls one back. 2-1 Timbers. https://t.co/DGzfkcRQtK

Harrison Afful provided the other significant talking point of the first half, earning a yellow card for a heavy-handed foul on Liam Ridgewell.

Columbus pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Portland held on to claim their first ever MLS Cup win.

It sparked scenes of jubilation for the Timbers:

Euphoria at full-time from @timbersarmy! #RCTID #MLSCup pic.twitter.com/wvqEM0LoOo

But was a devastating loss for Columbus—and particularly Kamara—to take:

That lonely yellow spot on the field is Kei Kamara, the last Crew player on the field, taking the loss very hard. pic.twitter.com/ku70WCTwFA

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