5 – 1
“Austin FC struck first against the run of early play as Joseph Rosales punished a foul-heavy opening spell from San Jose. After Reid Roberts was penalised in the defensive half, Austin worked the ball forward and Rosales curled a composed left-footed effort from the left side of the box into the top left corner, giving the visitors a shock lead.”
Pivotal“San Jose finally made their relentless pressure count when Jack Jasinski met Niko Tsakiris' corner delivery with a powerful header, directing the ball into the high center of the goal from close range to draw the Earthquakes level. It was the breakthrough San Jose had been searching for after dominating possession but lacking a cutting edge.”
Pivotal“This was the moment that cracked Austin FC open. Nicolás Dubersarsky's foul on Jamar Ricketts inside the penalty area handed San Jose a penalty, and Timo Werner stepped up to drive a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner with complete authority. The goal put the Earthquakes ahead for the first time and, as it turned out, broke Austin's spirit entirely.”
Pivotal“Preston Judd had gone close just minutes earlier, forcing Austin's Dubersarsky into a save, and he made no mistake this time — converting from very close range with a right-footed finish to make it 3-1. The goal effectively ended the contest and opened the door for the extraordinary final minutes to follow.”
Pivotal“Preston Judd completed a stunning personal haul with his second header of the evening in the 88th minute, meeting Paul Marie's delivery to nod into the top left corner and round off a breathtaking five-goal performance for San Jose. Three goals in five minutes had turned a tight game into a rout, capping an astonishing late surge that left Austin utterly shell-shocked.”
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SJ Earthquakes
Austin
Outstanding performance
SJ Earthquakes•AttackerSan Jose Earthquakes produced a ruthless second-half demolition of Austin FC at PayPal Park on Thursday night, turning a 1-1 stalemate into a emphatic 5-1 victory with four goals in the final twelve minutes of the match. Austin had actually opened the scoring early when Joseph Rosales bent a left-footed effort into the top left corner from the left side of the box in the ninth minute, and the visitors looked to be frustrating a San Jose side that dominated possession heavily but struggled to convert their overwhelming territorial advantage into goals before the hour mark. The Earthquakes' control of proceedings was staggering — 69 percent possession, 37 shots to Austin's five, and 13 corners to one — yet it took a Jack Jasinski header from a corner routine in the 58th minute to level things before Timo Werner's composed penalty in the 78th minute finally broke Austin's resistance. From that point, the floodgates opened completely: Preston Judd helped himself to a brace in the 83rd and 88th minutes, both from close range, while Ousseni Bouda added a fourth in the 85th to complete a stunning late avalanche. Austin goalkeeper Nicolás Dubersarsky was ultimately the busiest man on the pitch with eleven saves, but his afternoon ended in ignominy as his own penalty concession proved the turning point. For San Jose, the result lifts confidence considerably and underlines how devastating they can be when their pressure finally tells; for Austin, this was a chastening defeat that exposed just how fragile they are when forced to defend a lead against a team with this level of territorial dominance.
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Ian Harkes from San Jose Earthquakes has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Brad Stuver of Austin FC.
San Jose Earthquakes win a corner after Brad Stuver concedes.
Daniel Munie of San Jose Earthquakes has a header from the center of the box, but it's saved by Brad Stuver of Austin FC in the top center of the goal.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Ervin Torres concedes.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Brad Stuver.
Nick Fernandez's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Brad Stuver. The attempt was assisted by Paul Marie.
Attempt missed. Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Nick Fernandez with a cross.
Foul by Ian Harkes of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Foul committed by Ian Harkes of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Besard Sabovic of Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Jonathan González comes on for Ronaldo Vieira.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Dave Romney comes on for Jamar Ricketts.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Nick Fernandez comes on for Timo Werner.
assist: Paul Marie
Goal! San Jose Earthquakes lead 5-1 after Preston Judd scores with a header from close range into the top left corner, assisted by Paul Marie.
Goal! San Jose Earthquakes lead 5-1 as Preston Judd scores with a header from close range into the top left corner, assisted by Paul Marie.
Substitution for Austin FC: Micah Burton comes on for Joseph Rosales.
Substitution for Austin FC: Ervin Torres comes on for Nicolás Dubersarsky.
Attempt missed. Paul Marie from San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the left. Ousseni Bouda assists after a fast break.
assist: Paul Marie
Goal! Ousseni Bouda scores for San Jose Earthquakes with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Paul Marie. The score is now San Jose Earthquakes 4, Austin FC 1.
assist: Paul Marie
Goal! Preston Judd scores for San Jose Earthquakes with a right-footed shot from very close range. The score is now San Jose Earthquakes 3, Austin FC 1.
Substitution for San Jose Earthquakes: Ian Harkes comes on for Beau Leroux.
Attempt missed. Preston Judd from San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the left. The assist came from Timo Werner.
Goal! Timo Werner scores for San Jose Earthquakes with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match stands at 2-1.
Nicolás DubersarskyNicolás Dubersarsky of Austin FC concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Jamar RickettsPenalty awarded to San Jose Earthquakes as Jamar Ricketts is fouled in the penalty area.
Niko Tsakiris from San Jose Earthquakes has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked.
Timo Werner's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Brad Stuver from Austin FC saves a right-footed shot from Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes, taken from the center of the box, in the top center of the goal.
Foul committed by Joseph Rosales of Austin FC.
Ousseni Bouda from the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Joseph Rosales of Austin FC.
Timo Werner of San Jose Earthquakes misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jamar Ricketts from the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Besard Sabovic of Austin FC.
Jamar Ricketts of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Joseph Rosales from Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jack Jasinski of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Joseph Rosales of Austin FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ronaldo Vieira from San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Joseph Rosales of Austin FC.
Foul committed by Christian Ramirez of Austin FC.
Jack Jasinski of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jack JasinskiYellow CardJack Jasinski of the San Jose Earthquakes receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Jack Jasinski of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Joseph Rosales from Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed by Christian Ramirez of Austin FC, who headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard box.
Substitution for Austin FC: Mikkel Desler comes on for Jorge Alastuey.
Substitution for Austin FC: Christian Ramirez comes on for CJ Fodrey.
CJ Fodrey from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Reid Roberts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Jorge Alastuey concedes.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Zan Kolmanic concedes.
Jack Jasinski's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ronaldo Vieira provided the assist.
Preston Judd's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Timo Werner provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Niko Tsakiris of San Jose Earthquakes with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Beau Leroux from San Jose Earthquakes hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Niko Tsakiris from San Jose Earthquakes has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
assist: Niko Tsakiris
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Jack Jasinski scores for San Jose Earthquakes with a header from close range to the high center of the goal, assisted by Niko Tsakiris' cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Nicolás Dubersarsky concedes.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Nicolás Dubersarsky concedes.
Timo Werner of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jon Gallagher of Austin FC.
Besard Sabovic's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Joseph Rosales provided the assist.
Jack JasinskiYellow CardJack Jasinski of the San Jose Earthquakes receives a yellow card for a foul.
CJ Fodrey from Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
CJ Fodrey from Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jack Jasinski of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Jon Gallagher of Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after being conceded by Brad Stuver.
Timo Werner's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Brad Stuver. The attempt was assisted by Niko Tsakiris.
Niko Tsakiris of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jon Gallagher of Austin FC.
Foul committed by Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Besard Sabovic of Austin FC wins a free kick on the right wing.
Offside called against San Jose Earthquakes. Preston Judd is caught offside.
Preston Judd's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Brad Stuver. The attempt was assisted by Ousseni Bouda's cross.
Ousseni Bouda of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Joseph Rosales of Austin FC.
Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by CJ Fodrey of Austin FC.
Foul committed by Ronaldo Vieira of San Jose Earthquakes.
Facundo Torres from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the match score at San Jose Earthquakes 0, Austin FC 1.
First half ends with San Jose Earthquakes trailing Austin FC 1-0.
Niko Tsakiris from San Jose Earthquakes has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the right.
Foul committed by Jon Bell of Austin FC.
Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Beau Leroux commits a handball for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Attempt saved. Ronaldo Vieira's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the middle of the goal by Brad Stuver.
Earl Edwards Jr.Yellow CardEarl Edwards Jr. from the San Jose Earthquakes receives a yellow card.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Jorge Alastuey of Austin FC.
Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Jon Bell concedes.
Ronaldo Vieira's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Timo Werner's cross.
Jon Gallagher from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Handball by Besard Sabovic of Austin FC.
Foul committed by Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Besard Sabovic from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Brendan Hines-Ike.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Facundo Torres of Austin FC.
Substitution for Austin FC: Zan Kolmanic comes on for Guilherme Biro due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Guilherme Biro of Austin FC.
Niko Tsakiris from San Jose Earthquakes misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. Jamar Ricketts provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt missed. Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes too high after a fast break.
Timo Werner's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Brad Stuver. The attempt was assisted by Jack Jasinski.
Ousseni Bouda from San Jose Earthquakes is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Guilherme Biro of Austin FC.
Nicolás Dubersarsky from Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ronaldo Vieira of San Jose Earthquakes.
Foul committed by Joseph Rosales of Austin FC.
Niko Tsakiris of San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Brendan Hines-Ike concedes.
CJ Fodrey commits a handball for Austin FC.
Foul committed by Jorge Alastuey of Austin FC.
Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Facundo Torres of Austin FC.
Jamar Ricketts from the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the left wing.
Jack Jasinski's header from the center of the box is saved by Brad Stuver in the center of the goal, with an assist from Preston Judd.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Besard Sabovic concedes.
Foul committed by Jorge Alastuey of Austin FC.
Jamar Ricketts of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes.
Brendan Hines-Ike from Austin FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after Guilherme Biro concedes.
Foul committed by Facundo Torres of Austin FC.
Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jorge Alastuey of Austin FC misses a header from the left side of the box, just missing the top left corner. Jon Bell provided the assist with a headed pass after a corner.
Corner awarded to Austin FC after a concession by Reid Roberts.
Joseph Rosales of Austin FC has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jorge Alastuey.
Attempt saved. Facundo Torres from Austin FC has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the middle of the goal by Daniel from San Jose Earthquakes, assisted by Joseph Rosales.
Foul by Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Guilherme Biro from Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, just to the right. The attempt was assisted by Daniel Munie after a corner.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Brad Stuver.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Brad Stuver.
Corner awarded to San Jose Earthquakes after a concession by Brad Stuver.
Timo Werner's left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. The attempt was assisted by Jamar Ricketts.
Goal! Austin FC takes the lead 1-0 with Joseph Rosales scoring a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner.
Foul committed by Reid Roberts of the San Jose Earthquakes.
CJ Fodrey of Austin FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jack Jasinski of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Joseph Rosales from Austin FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Dubersarsky of Austin FC.
Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Niko Tsakiris of San Jose Earthquakes has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
