Two second half goals by Fanendo Adi helped Portland Timbers defeat Seattle Sounders 4 - 1 in the MLS on Monday morning at Providence Park. <br /><br />The former Dynamo Kiev and FC Copenhagen striker scored his first goal of the game in the 74th minute before increasing the tally two minutes later to give Timbers a two - goal cushion.<br /><br />On a personal level, Adi said he was pleased to win the individual contest against Seattle Sounders defender Chad Marshall.<br /><br />&ldquo;For me, I knew I was playing against one of the best defenders in the league. I respect [Chad] Marshall a lot,&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adi told timbers.com.<br /><br />&ldquo;I think he defends very well. So coming into the game, I had to prepare extra well. &rdquo;&nbsp; <br /><br />He went on : &ldquo;Knowing that I had three good players underneath, I just had to hold up the ball back to them. I was lucky today. <br /><br />&ldquo;The balls were coming in at the right places and I was in the right places at the right times.&rdquo;&nbsp; <br /><br />Since he joined Portland Timbers in 2014 from FCK, Fanendo Adi has notched 7 braces in the league.<br /><br />Photo Credit : timbers.com<br />