Earthquakes Use Comeback Magic Again to Earn 1-1 Draw against Columbus Crew on the Road

Published on March 16, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release

COLUMBUS, Ohio. - The San Jose Earthquakes pulled off another late comeback to tie the Columbus Crew 1-1 to pick up a valuable road point at Crew Stadium Saturday night. Justin Morrow played the role of hero with a left-footed blast from just outside the box to level the game in the 73rd minute. Glauber scored the only goal for the Crew. San Jose is now unbeaten in its past six matches against Columbus.

After a tight first half, the Quakes came out strong in the second half and created a number of chances. Shea Salinas had a right-footed drive saved by Crew goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum and Chris Wondolowski had a shot cleared off the line by the Crew defense.

However, the Crew struck first through a set piece. Federico Higuain swerved in a corner kick to the near post and Glauber powered through a few defenders to head home the game's opening goal in the 68th minute.

The Quakes struck back just five minutes later as Morrow, playing in his home state of Ohio, netted the equalizer. Ramiro Corrales found Morrow with nice pass at the left edge of the box and he smashed a left-footed shot past a diving Gruenebaum just inside the far post.

With the match level at 1-1, Sam Garza nearly struck for the winner late in the match. Adam Jahn got the ball at the top of the box and slipped Garza in with a through ball. Garza's shot beat Gruenebaum but just missed the far corner.

San Jose head back home next weekend when they host Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, March 23, presented by Supercuts. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium and will air live on Comcast SportsNet California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF. Roller banners, presented by Supercuts, will be given out to 2,500 fans.

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