MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Shorthanded San Jose Earthquakes Top FC Dallas 2-1 at Sold out Buck Shaw Stadium

Published on May 10, 2014 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes played the entire second half down a man, but held on for a 2-1 win against FC Dallas at a sold out Buck Shaw Stadium on Saturday.

Cordell Cato gave the Earthquakes a 1-0 lead midway through the first half, but a red card to Shea Salinas in the 45th minute left the home side down a man for the final stanza. However, a gritty defensive effort and an own goal from FC Dallas' David Texeira paved the way for three points.

Cato scored his first goal of the season in the 25th minute. Jon Busch sent a long pass downfield that Clarence Goodson flicked past the FC Dallas backline and right into the path of Cato. The flying Trinidadian collected the ball and slotted his shot past goalkeeper Raul Fernandez. The assists were milestones for both Goodson and Busch - the first for Goodson in an Earthquakes uniform and the first for Busch in his 14-year MLS career.

After Salinas was sent off at the end of the first half for a hard challenge, San Jose organized at the break and came out with a resilient shape that held up for the win.

The Earthquakes posted what turned into the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute. Sam Cronin bent a teasing free kick into the mix where FC Dallas substitute David Texeira deflected the ball into the net while trying to shield Chris Wondolowski from the play.

FC Dallas pulled one back three minutes later on a spectacular free kick from the top of the box by Brazilian left back Michel. However, the Earthquakes' defense regrouped and kept three points with a tenacious group effort. Busch ended the night with four saves and faced a total of 20 shots, five of which were on target.

The Earthquakes improved their home-unbeaten streak against FC Dallas to six games. They are 4-0-2 during that stretch.

San Jose returns to action on Saturday, May 17 against Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff is 7 p.m. PT on Comcast SportsNet California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.

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