Jul 13, 2024 at 10:30 pm

Match Commentary

65'

Opportunity squandered. Johnny Russell of Sporting Kansas City attempts a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, which narrowly misses to the left. The assist was provided by Alan Pulido.

63'

Offside call - San Jose Earthquakes. Jeremy Ebobisse has been flagged for offside.

63'

Rémi Walter of Sporting Kansas City commits a foul.

63'

Carlos Gruezo of San Jose Earthquakes has successfully earned a free kick in an offensive position.

61'

Another offensive move. Johnny Russell from Sporting Kansas City takes a shot with his right foot from the right side of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it right in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Dániel Sallói.

59'

Opportunity squandered. Tim Leibold of Sporting Kansas City attempts a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails high and veers left. The assist was provided by Erik Thommy.

59'

Substitution - San Jose Earthquakes. Alfredo Morales for Jackson Yueill.

59'

Substitution - San Jose Earthquakes. Amahl Pellegrino for Tanner Beason.

59'

Substitution - San Jose Earthquakes. Paul Marie for Benjamin Kikanovic.

57'

Score! San Jose Earthquakes trail by two with Sporting Kansas City leading 2-0. Alan Pulido of Sporting Kansas City drives the ball into the left corner from the right side of the box with a right-footed shot. The assist was beautifully provided by Nemanja Radoja with a well-executed through ball.

57'

Erik Thommy's attempt thwarted. Sporting Kansas City's Erik Thommy takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's deflected. The assist was provided by Tim Leibold.

56'

Corner kick awarded to San Jose Earthquakes, courtesy of a deflection off Robert Voloder.

55'

Attempt stopped. Hernán López of San Jose Earthquakes tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's blocked.

51'

Vítor Costa of San Jose Earthquakes has secured a free kick on the left flank.

51'

Khiry Shelton of Sporting Kansas City has committed a foul.

50'

Opportunity lost. Carlos Gruezo of San Jose Earthquakes fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it sails over the crossbar.

49'

Corner kick awarded to San Jose Earthquakes, forced by Nemanja Radoja's defense.

48'

Score! San Jose Earthquakes trail 0-1 to Sporting Kansas City. Erik Thommy of Sporting Kansas City drives a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area into the left corner. The assist came from Nemanja Radoja.

45'

Player change for Sporting Kansas City: Rémi Walter is coming on to replace Memo Rodríguez.

45'

Player swap - Sporting Kansas City. Alenis Vargas is replaced by Johnny Russell.

45'

Player change - Sporting Kansas City. Stephen Afrifa is replaced by Dániel Sallói.

45'

The second half of the match between San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City has begun, with the score still standing at 0-0.

45' +6'

The initial half concludes with San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City both yet to score, remaining at 0-0.

45' +5'

Offside call - Sporting Kansas City. Alan Pulido has been flagged for offside.

45' +4'

Corner kick awarded to San Jose Earthquakes, due to a defensive action by Robert Castellanos.

44'

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Kansas City, due to a deflection off William Yarbrough.

44'

Another offensive move. Alan Pulido of Sporting Kansas City takes a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area, but it's caught in the upper middle of the net by the goalkeeper.

41'

Offside called against San Jose Earthquakes. Hernán López has been flagged offside.

40'

Tanner Beason of San Jose Earthquakes has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

40'

Alenis Vargas of Sporting Kansas City commits a foul.

39'

Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.

38'

The match is temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by Hernán López of the San Jose Earthquakes.

38'

Tim Leibold of Sporting Kansas City has been issued a yellow card for committing a foul.

38'

Hernán López of San Jose Earthquakes has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

38'

Tim Leibold commits a foul - representing Sporting Kansas City.

37'

Benjamin Kikanovic of San Jose Earthquakes has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

37'

Stephen Afrifa of Sporting Kansas City has earned a free kick on the left flank.

37'

Benjamin Kikanovic of San Jose Earthquakes commits a foul.

36'

Opportunity squandered. Alan Pulido of Sporting Kansas City attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it soars too high. The assist was made by Erik Thommy, who crossed the ball following a corner kick.

35'

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Kansas City, forced by Vítor Costa's defensive play.

34'

Corner kick awarded to San Jose Earthquakes, courtesy of a deflection off Robert Castellanos.

34'

Attempt thwarted. Benjamin Kikanovic of San Jose Earthquakes takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist was by Jackson Yueill.

32'

Nemanja Radoja of Sporting Kansas City has earned a free kick on the right flank.

32'

Hernán López of San Jose Earthquakes has committed a foul.

30'

Attempt thwarted. Hernán López of San Jose Earthquakes tries a left-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. The assist came from Jackson Yueill.

30'

Attempt thwarted. Cristian Espinoza of San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's stopped. The assist was provided by Jeremy Ebobisse.

26'

Tim Leibold from Sporting Kansas City has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.

26'

Cristian Espinoza of San Jose Earthquakes has committed a foul.

23'

Erik Thommy of Sporting Kansas City is penalized for a handball.

23'

Player change - Sporting Kansas City. Robert Castellanos is replacing Dany Rosero due to an injury.

21'

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

20'

Match interruption - Dany Rosero of Sporting Kansas City is injured.

19'

Opportunity squandered. Dany Rosero of Sporting Kansas City attempts a header from the right flank of the six-yard box, narrowly missing the goal. The assist was provided by Memo Rodríguez.

18'

Memo Rodríguez of Sporting Kansas City has earned an attacking free kick.

18'

Carlos Gruezo commits a foul - San Jose Earthquakes.

16'

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Kansas City, forced by Tanner Beason's defensive action.

14'

Pause is finished. They are prepared to proceed.

13'

Match interruption - William Yarbrough of San Jose Earthquakes is injured.

12'

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Kansas City, forced by Jackson Yueill's defense.

11'

Sporting Kansas City has been awarded a corner kick, thanks to Rodrigues who conceded it.

10'

Hernán López of San Jose Earthquakes has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

10'

Alan Pulido of Sporting Kansas City commits a foul.

6'

Hernán López of San Jose Earthquakes has committed a foul.

6'

Alenis Vargas of Sporting Kansas City has secured a free kick on the right flank.

5'

Attempt thwarted. Erik Thommy of Sporting Kansas City's right-footed strike from beyond the box is stopped. The assist was by Tim Leibold.

The initial half commences..

Lineups

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

William Yarbrough
William Yarbrough

Goalkeeper (#25)

Daniel Munie
Daniel Munie

Defender (#24)

Rodrigues
Rodrigues

Defender (#26)

Tanner Beason
Tanner Beason

Defender (#15)

Benjamin Kikanović
Benjamin Kikanović

Midfielder (#28)

Carlos Gruezo
Carlos Gruezo

Midfielder (#7)

Jackson Yueill
Jackson Yueill

Midfielder (#14)

Vitor Costa
Vitor Costa

Midfielder (#94)

Cristian Espinoza
Cristian Espinoza

Midfielder (#10)

Jeremy Ebobisse
Jeremy Ebobisse

Attacker (#11)

Hernán López Muñoz
Hernán López Muñoz

Midfielder (#23)

Sporting KC

Sporting KC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Timothy Melia
Timothy Melia

Goalkeeper (#29)

Khiry Shelton
Khiry Shelton

Defender (#11)

Robert Voloder
Robert Voloder

Defender (#4)

Tim Leibold
Tim Leibold

Defender (#14)

Memo Rodríguez
Memo Rodríguez

Midfielder (#8)

Nemanja Radoja
Nemanja Radoja

Midfielder (#6)

Alenis Vargas
Alenis Vargas

Midfielder (#20)

Erik Thommy
Erik Thommy

Midfielder (#26)

Stephen Afrifa
Stephen Afrifa

Midfielder (#30)

Alan Pulido
Alan Pulido

Attacker (#9)

Statistics

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

 Sporting KC

Sporting KC

1

Goals

2

11

Shots

13

1

On Target

4

93

Attacks

113

441

Passes

446

2

Saves

1

0

Tackles

0

50%

% Possession

50%

8

Corners

7

2

Offsides

1

7

Fouls

12

2

Yellow Cards

1

0

Red Cards

0