The Portland Timbers took an early lead in the first half and scored again in the second half against Deportivo Saprissa in Costa Rica on Wednesday night.

But Saprissa responded by parlaying the home field intensity of "The Monster's Cave" and a physical and chippy style of play to beat the Timbers 4-2 in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League tournament in Costa Rica.

Diego Valeri scored in the fifth minute, picking the ball off Fanendo Adi's foot and slipped a low shot past the outstretched arms of Saprissa goalkeeper Danny Carvajal.

Adi fought off a Saprissa defender in the 68th minute to touch the ball from his left foot to his right, firing a shot past Carvajal even as he was absorbing a hit.

Saprissa equalized on Timbers defensive miscue that turned into an own goal and took the lead on a penalty kick in the first half. In the second, they scored goal in the run of play and converted another penalty kick.

Saprissa, winner of three CCL titles, and runner-up four times, remains at the top of the Group B standings with seven points from three games after Wednesday's win. They played CD Dragon twice already, coming away with a 6-0 win and a 1-1 draw.

Portland stays in second, on three points, and CD Dragon is last, with a single point.

In their final two CCL matches, the Timbers play at CD Dragon on Sept. 27, and play Saprissa in a rematch at Providence Park on Oct. 19.

Portland is in the midst of a tight window of games and is in the hunt for a spot in the Major League Soccer playoffs.

The Timbers are coming off a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake last Saturday and will be back at Providence Park on Saturday, playing host to the Philadelphia Union.

Scoring summary:

5th minute: GOAL -- Diego Valeri scores after some nifty holdup play by Fanendo Adi put the ball on his foot. His low shot got past Saprissa goalkeeper Danny Carvajal. Timbers 1, Saprissa 0.

34th minute: GOAL -- Saprissa's Daniel Colindres sent in a cross that was poked by Ulises Segura that came off the foot of Timbers defender Jermaine Taylor for the own goal. Saprissa 1, Timbers 1.

45th minute: GOAL -- Saprissa's Marvin Angulo drew a penalty kick after going down in the box. He stepped up and sent the ball left while Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson dove right. Saprissa 2, Timbers 1.

60th minute: GOAL -- Saprissa's Fabricio Ronchetti, who slipped behind Portland's defense moving across the box needed one touch before shooting high and into the net. Saprissa 3, Timbers 1.

68th minute: GOAL -- Adi turns on a cross from Zarek Valentin, taking an extra touch to put the ball on his right foot before firing the shot into the net. Saprissa 3, Timbers 2.

74th minute: GOAL -- Angulo converts his second penalty kick of the game. Saprissa 4, Timbers 2.

If you want to watch the Timbers take on Saprissa, check out the streaming information below and join us here for a live chat during the game.

What: Portland Timbers vs. Saprissa

When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m.

Where: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, San Juan de Tibas, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Watch: Check out the live stream on the CONCACAF Facebook page. Go to the page, scroll down and click on the video stream.

-- Molly Blue