SAN JOSE, California -- The Portland Timbers had plenty of opportunities to take an early lead against the San Jose Earthquakes Sunday.

But they couldn't finish their opportunities. Instead, it was the Earthquakes that came through when it counted.

"We came out well, got chances and then (Chris Wondolowski) does what he does," Timbers coach Caleb Porter said. "Now, we're down 1-0. Goals change games."

Wondolowski tapped in a cross from Anibal Godoy in the 30th minute to give San Jose the lead and Quincy Amarikwa chipped Timbers goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey in first half stoppage time to give the Earthquakes a cushion.

The Timbers fought back, but still fell 2-1.

The field conditions certainly factored into the loss. After a week of rain in the Bay Area, the field was wet and soggy, which made it difficult for both teams to execute their game plans.

But Porter said the field conditions weren't an excuse.

"I didn't think we dealt with the field very well," Porter said. "In saying that, we still got enough chances and enough shots to score and have the result be different, but if I'm fair, it wasn't enough today to win the game, so I credit San Jose."

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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