MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Defeat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Wednesday

Published on March 10, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


CHIGWELL, London - The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Tottenham Hotspur's development side 1-0 on Wednesday at Spurs Lodge in Chigwell, London. Bobby Burling provided the lone goal in a match that saw the Earthquakes win their second match in England in the past three days.

Spurs had an opportunity early to grab the lead as Danny Rose was sent through on goal, but his effort was sent high and over the bar.

Chris Wondolowski nearly helped give San Jose the advantage in the 35th minute, as he beat Andros Townsend near midfield and crossed to Quincy Amarikwa whose header was saved by Tottenham keeper, Ben Alnwick.

The best chance of the half for either side came on a free kick a few minutes later, as Simon Elliott sent his free kick into the area, where it found defender Bobby Burling's head. His snap header was kept out by Alnwick yet again.

The Quakes applied much of the pressure and finally broke through in the early moments of the second half, courtesy of Burling. Originally off of a corner, Elliott sent a ball in after an initial clearance and found Amarikwa, whose acrobatic header picked out Burling, who finished nicely.

Burling almost doubled the scoreline in the 63rd minute of play on another set piece. Elliott's outswinger picked out the big defender, who flicked his header towards the back post, but it went just wide.

Spurs efforts to level nearly paid off in the 67th, as midfielder Andros Townsend broke through on goal, but his shot skied over the bar, and they remained down one-nil.

In the 71st minute, Andrew Weber came through with a big save for the Earthquakes as Spurs threatened again when Ryan Mason ripped a shot from about eight yards away.

San Jose broke on a counter in the 74th minute, started by Ike Opara out of the back. Eventually Amarikwa made a run down the line, played a diagonal ball back to Antonio Ribeiro, who ripped a shot with his left foot, but it was pushed just wide for a corner.

The Quakes held off some surges by Spurs late, and won their second match in three days, San Jose finishes out their round of matches on Friday at 2 p.m. GMT against fellow MLS side, the Colorado Rapids at Spurs Lodge.

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