MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Fall to Manchester United 3-1 in ICC

Published on July 22, 2015 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes dueled with Manchester United on Tuesday night at Avaya Stadium as part of the International Champions Cup North America Presented by Guinness, falling 3-1 to the English Premier League side. San Jose midfielder Fatai Alashe tallied the club's lone goal, becoming the first Earthquake to score against United in club history.

Manchester United broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute. Forward Wayne Rooney sent midfielder Ashley Young down the left flank with a long through ball. Young cut the ball back and passed to midfielder Juan Mata, who sent a flick off the far post and in.

Five minutes later, midfielder Memphis Depay intercepted a pass and was able to finish off a one-on-one with Quakes keeper David Bingham.

In the 42nd minute, San Jose cut the deficit in half. Midfielder Shea Salinas slipped by his defender near the corner flag and laid a pass off to midfielder Fatai Alashe, who slotted his first-timed attempt past keeper Sam Johnstone.

At halftime, the clubs made numerous lineup changes. San Jose substituted nine of its 10 field players, leaving only Alashe, while United replaced all 10.

United doubled its advantage in the 61st minute on the head of midfielder Andreas Pereira. Midfielder Ander Herrera laid the ball off for Jesse Lingard. His cross was headed by midfielder Andreas Pereira past Bingham and into the back of the net.

The Earthquakes newest signing, Marc Pelosi, nearly gave the home side a second goal in his team debut. In the 71st minute, he took control of the ball, cut onto his left foot and blasted a shot from 20 yards out that sailed just high.

The Quakes next MLS match is against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday, July 26 at BC Place, beginning at 4:00 p.m. PT. The match will air live on CSN California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.

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