MLS San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes Rally Late for 2-1 Win against New York Red Bulls

Published on March 11, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Late goals from Chris Wondolowski and rookie Adam Jahn rallied the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 win at Buck Shaw Stadium Sunday night in front of a sold out crowd.

Jahn, a 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft pick out of Stanford, opened his professional scoring account in the 83rd minute and won a penalty in stoppage time to key the comeback. The win improved the Earthquakes to 1-1-0 on the year heading into their first road trip, a date with Columbus next weekend.

While San Jose put pressure on New York early, it was the Red Bulls who found the first goal. Thierry Henry floated a cross into the mix that glanced off of Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez's head to the feet of Red Bulls midfielder Eric Alexander. Alexander finished on the doorstep for his first goal of the season.

Trailing 1-0 midway through the second half, Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop inserted Jahn into the lineup in the 66th minute for midfielder Rafael Baca. The fresh target man proved to be the difference maker, starting with an 83rd minute equalizer. Midfielder Sam Cronin lofted an inch-perfect cross to the back post where Jahn slid and volleyed home his first professional goal.

Jahn was again the center of attention as the game entered stoppage time. The rookie rose and headed a ball toward goal that caught Red Bulls defender Roy Miller on the arm, earning the Earthquakes a penalty. Wondolowski had his first attempt blocked, but a New York player entered the box early, allowing a retake. The reigning Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player tucked his next attempt away low and to the right, sealing the game for San Jose.

The Earthquakes were known for their late-game heroics in 2012. They set an MLS record with nine second-half stoppage-time goals, eight of which earned a win or draw.

San Jose returns to action on Saturday, March 16 against the Columbus Crew at Crew Stadium. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. PT on Comcast SportsNet California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.

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