PORTLAND (Interstat) — Ventura County defeated Portland Timbers II 1-0 on Sunday at Providence Park, using an 84th-minute goal from Arnau Vilamitjana to secure the result. Vilamitjana’s late strike broke a scoreless match and gave the visitors their second win in as many matches this season. Portland Timbers II’s Bamford received a yellow card in the 12th minute, but the hosts could not find a response after falling behind. Ventura County made substitutions in the 80th and 89th minutes, introducing Garcia V., Arnold G. and Dalgado R., while Portland Timbers II brought on VanVoorhis B. and Nunez D. in the 88th minute. Ventura County’s win followed a 3-2 victory over Minnesota II. Ventura County improved to 2-0 in the competition and across all competitions. Portland Timbers II dropped to 1-1 in the competition and across all competitions. The visitors’ defense held firm after taking the lead, preserving the shutout through the closing minutes.