San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes secured a 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday. Cristian Espinoza scored his 12th goal of the season in the 43rd minute.
What happened?
The Earthquakes took advantage of the Whitecaps' pressure by launching a counterattack. Jeremy Ebobisse crossed to Espinoza for the decisive strike.
Why it matters for San Jose Earthquakes
The result was all the more unlikely given that Vancouver dominated the action. The Whitecaps held possession for 58.3 percent of the match and outshot San Jose by a 19-3 margin.
What comes next?
The Earthquakes didn't have a single shot in the second half, focusing entirely on defending. Daniel made several impressive saves, including one in the 60th minute off a tricky redirected shot from Sergio Cordova.
| Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | San Jose Earthquakes | 1-0 |
| Sunday | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0-1 |
The Earthquakes' win improves their road record to 2-6-4. The Whitecaps drop to 7-3-4 at home. Cristian Espinoza extended his scoring streak to four matches.
