Atticus Lane-Dupre during the match. Credit: Facebook/Portland Timbers
THE PORTLAND TIMBERS made a young boy’s dream on Wednesday when they took on his team at their home ground.
Eight-year-old Atticus Lane-Dupre, who was diagnosed with cancer last year, led his side The Green Machine out to play the MLS outfit, including former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre, at the JELD-WEN field after Make-A-Wish Oregan had arranged the exhibition game.
With the 3,000 fans present in full song, Atticus scored the decisive goal in a 10-9 win for the youngsters before being awarded a traditional log slice for his goals and a man-of-the-match performance.
A huge football fan, he even got to swap shirts with Timbers captain Will Johnson.
The two teams. Credit: Don Ryan/AP/Press Association Images
3,000 fans showed up to JELD-WEN Field. Credit: Don Ryan/AP/Press Association Images
Atticus is mobbed by this team-mates. Credit: Don Ryan/AP/Press Association Images
Watch highlights of the incredible day below:
YouTube credit: TimbersFC
What a race. Congratulations to Darragh , Henry and staff for a great training performance.