Robbie Keane and Gyasi Zardes scored early ambitions and the Los Angeles Galaxy finished the Timbers' 9-match unbeaten streak with a 2-1 Big League Soccer victory in Portland.

Zarek Valentin scored for reigning MLS Cup champions Portland, who misplaced veteran defender Nat Borchers to what seemed like a left ankle damage in the very first 50 percent.

Despite the injuries absences of midfielder Steven Gerrard and defender Ashley Cole -- who missed his fourth video game with a sore hamstring -- the Galaxy struck early to extend their MLS profitable streak to four online games.

Robbie Keane struck very first for the Los Angeles Galaxy towards the Timbers netting his seventh target in 10 matches this season