Twitter reacts to Clark's miscue, Valeri's shocking opener in MLS Cup final
The fans barely got in their seats when Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri pounced on Columbus Crew goalkeeper Steve Clark, and deflected the fastest goal in MLS Cup history into the net.
Related - VIDEO: Valeri scores fastest goal in MLS Cup final history, gives Portland lead after 27 seconds
These 2015 MLS playoffs have produced all kinds of drama, mostly in stoppage time. But this one couldn't have happened any earlier.
Social media was set alight with the opening marker, and here are the best bits:
The shock
Wow wow wow #MLSCup
— AJ DeLaGarza (@AJD_20) December 6, 2015
Worst/best start to an MLS Cup final ever.
— Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) December 6, 2015
The laughter
#CrewSC goalkeeper Steve Clark's first 30 seconds of #MLSCup #CLBvPOR pic.twitter.com/5hVoZ37EYg
— KICKTV (@KICKTV) December 6, 2015
Portland is on pace to win like 85-0. This is huge.
— Miriti Murungi (@NutmegRadio) December 6, 2015
True to Portland's hipster spirit - Diego Valeri scores a goal before the other team has even heard of goals.
— Wright-Krzyżostaniak (@KubaLech) December 6, 2015
The truth
Good thing I didn't miss KO I guess.
— Mike L. Goodman (@TheM_L_G) December 6, 2015
Portland was undefeated and had the best record in the league when scoring first this regular season (14-0-2).
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) December 6, 2015
Official word is :27 seconds on that @DiegoDv8 strike. Fastest goal in #MLSCup history. #hustle #RCTID
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) December 6, 2015