Portland Timbers progress to CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

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Yimmi Chara scored a hat trick on Tuesday night to lead the Portland Timbers to a 5-0 rout over CD Marathon and into the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League.

The score was tied 2-2 after the first leg.

Chara tallied in the 18th minute, again in the 36th and topped his night off with the third in the 78th minute. Diego Valeri (66th minute) and Marvin Loria (88th) also scored for the Timbers.