Timbers forward Lucas Melano executes 'forward roll' dive (Video)


Portland Timbers forward Lucas Melano may have executed the most shameless dive in the history of MLS during Saturday night's matchup against Real Salt Lake.

Melano took a mild shove in the back during a stoppage of play from Real's Chris Wingert. After he saw the referee nearby, Melano threw himself into a forward roll, then got up to see if the referee would make a call.


Fortunately, justice prevailed as no call was made on Melano's blatant attempt at cheating, although he probably deserved a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct. Granted that the refs also missed Melano getting pushed in the back. However, two wrongs don't make a right, and the second guy is more likely to get caught in these types of situations.

The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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