Eight and counting! Diego Valeri sets MLS record for goals in consecutive games
Diego Valeri just can't stop scoring goals.
The 31-year-old scored for the eight match in a row on Saturday, setting a new Major League Soccer record for goals in consecutive games.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL DIEGO VALERI! AND THERE'S THE RECORD!! 8 STRAIGHT MATCHES WITH A GOAL! #RCTID pic.twitter.com/jgLjHyz1g8
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) September 17, 2017
The Argentine's record-breaking tally came just after halftime against Real Salt Lake, with the Timbers star pulling his side level with perfect headed effort to the back post.
A night of records.
Here's @DiegoDv8 scoring in his MLS-record 8th straight match. #RCTID https://t.co/G0cP4X3VwI
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 17, 2017
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Jefferson Savarino scored a second for RSL just past the hour mark to put the home side back in front, and Valeri's record effort ended up wasted in a 2-1 loss for Portland.