AFC Ajax defeats Timbers 2-0

AFC Ajax’s Lorenzo Ebecilio is congratulated by teammate Eyong Enoh (6) after scoring against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an exhibition soccer game Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Portland, Ore.

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Portland Timbers goalie Adin Brown makes a save against AFC Ajax during the first half of an exhibition soccer game Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Portland, Ore.

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Portland Timbers’ Kenny Cooper, center, heads the ball as AFC Ajax’s Gregory van der Wiel (2) defends while teammate Toby Alderweireld (3) looks on during the first half of a soccer game Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Portland, Ore.

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Lorenzo Ebecilio scored early and AFC Ajax went on to a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in an international exhibition on Wednesday night.

It was a rare home loss for the Timbers, who are in the midst of their inaugural Major League Soccer season. Portland has lost just twice at home, both non-league matches, while winning all five of its home MLS games.

Earlier this month, Ajax won its 30th Dutch league title — first since 2004 — and secured a spot in next season's Champions League.

Ebecilio scored on a cross from Gregory van der Wiel in the 18th minute. Demy De Zeeuw added the other goal in the 89th minute.

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