"Caps Countdown" is our Vancouver Whitecaps player rankings with a twist. The starting eleven is ranked from eleven to one, from worst to first. Who was the 'man of the match' and who, if anyone, had a game to forget in the historic Cascadia Cup clash, the 4-3 win at Portland Timbers? Aaron Campbell makes his selections. Do you agree?
STARTING XI:
11 - Nigel Reo-Coker
Was out of position and chasing Timbers attackers all game long. Failed to help DeMerit out on first goal and was caught ball watching on second goal.
10 - Kekuta Manneh
Struggled again playing the wing. Is more of an up top striker but with how well Mattocks was playing and how well Hurtado is playing now there isn't another position but wing for him.
9 - Sebastian Fernandez
Looking back at penalty call for him he was lucky to get a call with little or no contact. His acting out being hit in the face by Kah was disgraceful. There is no room for that in soccer.
8 - Andy O'Brien
Had to cover Reo-Coker all game long which left him out of position one a few occasions. Was strong in the air when he had to be.
7 - Gershon Koffie
Played a sound game, was expecting more after the great game he had against the Sounders last week. Was in the right spot most of the time. Would have loved to see more offensive push.
6 - Mattias Laba
Played a quiet, sound game. Stepped up when he needed too. Was lucky not to get a yellow card on some of his challenges.
5 - Jay DeMerit
One of the best quality games he has played this year. Could of stepped up on Urruti more on the first goal but NRC left Jay out to dry.
4 - Jordan Harvey
Excellent shot for his goal. Played like a man possessed on corner kicks into the box. Was great defensively all game long.
3 - Erik Hurtado
His great hustle led to the first penalty kick. He showed his power keeping possession of the ball in the box. Great nose for the goal to make it four goals in four games.
2 - David Ousted
Had no chance on any of the goals. Made a couple 'Save Of The Week' candidate saves to keep the Caps ahead on the scoreboard.
1 - Pedro Morales
2 goals, 2 assists, 10 shots, 8 created chances and amazing passes all game long. Best game for Pedro all season.
SUPER SUBS:
3 - Darren Mattocks
Looked tired from the minute he was subbed into the game. I understand you want to give him minutes but all the travel with the Jamaican National team showed.
2 - Omar Salgado
Wasn't effective at all. The team seemed to lose pace and possession when he was subbed into the game.
1 - Russell Teibert
Came on at half time for the struggling Manneh. Played well in front of Harvey and helped in the middle of the pitch.