“Niko Tsakiris opens the scoring with a brilliant left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner”
Pivotal“Niko Tsakiris doubles the lead from the penalty spot with a composed left-footed finish”
Pivotal“Preston Judd caps off a devastating first half with a right-footed strike from the center of the box”
Pivotal
SJ Earthquakes
San Diego
San Jose Earthquakes delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over San Diego in a match that was effectively decided before halftime. Niko Tsakiris was the star of the show with a spectacular left-footed strike and a penalty conversion, while Preston Judd added the third with a clinical finish just before the break. The turning point came in the 32nd minute when San Diego's Manu Duah received a red card for a professional foul, with VAR upgrading his initial yellow card. Despite San Diego controlling 60% possession, the Earthquakes were ruthlessly efficient with 24 shots to San Diego's four, creating four big chances and converting three goals from their clinical attacking display.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after being conceded by Osvald Søe.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Wilson Eisner from San Diego wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Nick Fernandez of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Foul committed by Benji Kikanovic of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Bryan Zamblé from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Daniel Munie of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Bryan Zamblé from San Diego wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Ian Harkes comes on for Ronaldo Vieira.
Attempt saved. Nick Fernandez from San Jose Earthquakes has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Duran Ferree from San Diego. The assist was provided by Niko Tsakiris.
Paul Marie of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Luca Bombino of San Diego.
Paul Marie from San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Luca Bombino of San Diego.
Osvald Søe from San Diego is caught offside.
Foul committed by Nick Fernandez of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Aníbal Godoy from San Diego wins a free kick on the right wing.
Anders Dreyer's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Willy Kumado provided the assist.
Substitution for San Diego: Willy Kumado comes on for Oscar Verhoeven.
Substitution for San Diego: Alex Mighten comes on for Onni Valakari.
Jonathan GonzálezYellow CardJonathan González from San Jose Earthquakes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jeppe Tverskov from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jonathan González of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Nick Fernandez's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luca Bombino of San Diego is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Dave Romney's header from the center of the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Oscar Verhoeven.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Luca Bombino.
Daniel Munie of the San Jose Earthquakes has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
San Jose Earthquakes win a corner after Luca Bombino concedes.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Osvald Søe concedes.
Preston Judd's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Niko Tsakiris provided the assist.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Nick Fernandez comes on for Ousséni Bouda.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Jonathan González comes on for Beau Leroux.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Dave Romney comes on for Jamar Ricketts due to an injury.
Wilson Eisner from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Ronaldo Vieira of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Oscar Verhoeven of San Diego.
Attempt missed. Ronaldo Vieira from San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right after a corner.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Oscar Verhoeven concedes.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Oscar Verhoeven concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Jeppe Tverskov Yellow CardJeppe Tverskov from San Diego receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution for San Diego: Aníbal Godoy comes on for Marcus Ingvartsen.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Paul Marie comes on for Jack Skahan.
Substitution for San Diego: Bryan Zamblé comes on for Lewis Morgan.
Foul committed by Ronaldo Vieira of San Jose Earthquakes.
Duran Ferree from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Jeppe Tverskov of San Diego.
Benji Kikanovic from San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ousséni Bouda's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Duran Ferree in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Niko Tsakiris.
Foul committed by Oscar Verhoeven of San Diego.
Ousséni Bouda from San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Osvald SøeYellow CardOsvald Søe from San Diego receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Osvald Søe of San Diego.
Luca Bombino from San Diego wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Benji Kikanovic of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Jamar Ricketts of San Jose Earthquakes misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. The shot was assisted by Niko Tsakiris after a corner.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Duran Ferree concedes.
Niko Tsakiris of San Jose Earthquakes has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Duran Ferree of San Diego. The attempt was assisted by Ronaldo Vieira.
Jeppe Tverskov from San Diego wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Benji Kikanovic of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Offside called against San Diego. Oscar Verhoeven is caught offside.
The second half begins with the match score at San Jose Earthquakes 3, San Diego 0.
First half ends with San Jose Earthquakes leading 3-0 against San Diego.
Reid Roberts from the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lewis Morgan of San Diego.
assist: Beau Leroux
Goal! San Jose Earthquakes lead 3-0 against San Diego as Preston Judd scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be no added time.
Osvald Søe from San Diego misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Anders Dreyer with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to San Diego after Daniel Munie concedes.
Marcus Ingvartsen from San Diego wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Jack Skahan of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Corner awarded to San Diego after Daniel Munie concedes.
Substitution for San Diego: Wilson Eisner comes on for David Vazquez.
Oscar Verhoeven from San Diego wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Beau Leroux from San Jose Earthquakes misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high after a corner.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Duran Ferree concedes.
Niko Tsakiris from San Jose Earthquakes has his left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box saved in the bottom left corner by Duran Ferree of San Diego.
Beau Leroux from San Jose Earthquakes misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, hitting close to the left.
Goal! Niko Tsakiris scores a penalty for San Jose Earthquakes with a left-footed shot. The match score is now 2-0 against San Diego.
Manu DuahVAR decision results in an upgraded card for Manu Duah of San Diego.
Manu DuahYellow CardManu Duah from San Diego receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Manu DuahManu Duah from San Diego concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Preston JuddPenalty awarded to San Jose Earthquakes as Preston Judd is fouled in the penalty area.
Ousséni Bouda from San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Daniel Munie of San Jose Earthquakes, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Jack Skahan of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Luca Bombino of San Diego.
Oscar Verhoeven from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oscar Verhoeven from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oscar Verhoeven from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
San Diego wins a corner after Jamar Ricketts concedes.
San Diego wins a corner after Reid Roberts concedes.
San Diego wins a corner after Reid Roberts concedes.
Attempt missed by Preston Judd from San Jose Earthquakes with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Manu Duah from San Diego is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jack Skahan of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Ousséni Bouda of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by David Vazquez of San Diego.
Corner awarded to San Diego after a concession by Daniel Munie.
Offside called against San Jose Earthquakes. Preston Judd is caught offside.
assist: Preston Judd
Goal! San Jose Earthquakes lead 1-0 against San Diego. Niko Tsakiris scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Preston Judd.
Oscar Verhoeven from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Ousseni BoudaYellow CardOusséni Bouda of San Jose Earthquakes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ousséni Bouda of the San Jose Earthquakes.
David Vazquez from San Diego wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by David Vazquez of San Diego.
Foul committed by David Vazquez of San Diego.
Marcus Ingvartsen's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Ousséni Bouda of San Jose Earthquakes misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Benji Kikanovic provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt saved. Preston Judd's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Jack Skahan commits a handball for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Outstanding performance
SJ Earthquakes•MidfielderHow entertaining was this match?
Third-place SJ Earthquakes host fourth-place San Diego in a crucial California derby with just one point separating the sides. Both teams arrive in excellent form, with the Earthquakes riding a strong WWLWW streak while San Diego remains unbeaten in their last five (DWWDW).
