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Quakes extend home unbeaten streak to 10, jump to second in Western Conference

August 3, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


Magnus Eriksson scored the San Jose Earthquakes' lone goal, his fifth goal of the season
Magnus Eriksson scored the San Jose Earthquakes' lone goal, his fifth goal of the season
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes earned a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew SC at Avaya Stadium on Saturday night. The result sees San Jose jump to second place in the Western Conference with an 11-7-5 record.

The draw extends the Quakes' unbeaten streak at home to 10 games (8-0-2). It marks the club's first such streak since 2013.

Magnus Eriksson gave San Jose the lead by converting the team's first penalty kick of the season just before halftime. Columbus equalized in the second half on a header by Gyasi Zardes.

The Earthquakes hit the road to take on the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

MATCH NOTES:

San Jose now holds a 11-7-5 record this season and sits in second place in the Western Conference.

The Earthquakes are now 10-2-5 in their last 17 matches and 6-1-1 in their last eight.

The Earthquakes have a home unbeaten streak of 10 matches (8-0-2) dating back to April 6. San Jose has outscored opponents 24-6 in that span, while recording five shutouts. The Earthquakes have a 10-match unbeaten streak at home for the first time since 2013 (5/18/2013 - 10/26/13).

San Jose were awarded their first penalty kick of the season. It was the first time the Earthquakes were awarded a penalty since Sept. 29, 2018.

Midfielder Magnus Eriksson converted the penalty, marking his fifth goal of the season and 11th of his career. Throughout his MLS career, Eriksson has scored all four penalty kicks he's taken.

San Jose is now 2-0-1 all-time against Columbus at Avaya Stadium.

The Quakes are now 3-3-2 against Eastern Conference this season, including a 2-0-2 record in their last four.

MLS Regular Season

San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Columbus Crew SC

Aug. 3, 2019 - Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif.

Attendance: 17,088

Scoring Summary: SJ - Magnus Eriksson (penalty) 41; CLB - Gyasi Zardes (Luis Diaz) 65.

Misconduct Summary: CLB - David Accam (caution) 75; SJ - Magnus Eriksson (caution) 83.

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel Vega; Nick Lima, Florian Jungwirth, Guram Kashia, Tommy Thompson (Shea Salinas 72); Jackson Yueill, Judson; Vako, Magnus Eriksson, Cristian Espinoza (Chris Wondolowski 79); Danny Hoesen.

SHOTS: 19; SHOTS ON TARGET: 5; SAVES: 0; FOULS: 15; CORNERS: 10; OFFSIDES: 2

COLUMBUS CREW SC: Eloy Room; Hector Jimenez (Jonathan Mensah 9), Aboubacar Keita (Romario Williams 76), Alex Crognale, Harrison Afful; Artur, Will Trap; Luis Argudo (David Accam 62), Pedro Santos, Luis Díaz; Gyasi Zardes.

SHOTS: 9; SHOTS ON TARGET: 1; SAVES: 4; FOULS: 10; CORNERS: 1; OFFSIDES: 0

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Magnus Eriksson scored the San Jose Earthquakes' lone goal, his fifth goal of the season
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