Resultados of the match between SJ Earthquakes and Whitecaps FC
SJ Earthquakes defeated Whitecaps FC 1-0 on Sunday at BC Place Stadium. The visiting team scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute of the first half, through Cristian Espinoza. After receiving an assist from Jeremy Ebobisse, the midfielder placed it to the left and low corner. Impossible for the goalkeeper!
In the 79th minute of the second half, Samuel Adekugbe could have changed the course of the match, but his shot hit the post and Vancouver Whitecaps FC missed the tie.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC tried to shoot under the crossbar more times, but did not succeed and left empty-handed. According to the data, they attempted 17 shots: 11 were on target, 5 went wide, and 1 was saved by the post.
Cristian Espinoza was the standout player of the match. The San José Earthquakes midfielder scored 1 goal.
Daniel was also important. The San José Earthquakes goalkeeper made 8 saves.
San José Earthquakes defender Miguel Trauco danced around Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Richie Laryea and nutmegged him in the 41st minute of the first half.
The match was highly contested, with fouls starting to accumulate. There were a large number of yellow cards: Jamiro Monteiro, Carlos Gruezo, Nikolas Tsakiris, Daniel, Paul Marie, Rodrigues, Ryan Gauld, and Vanni Sartini.
Whitecaps FC coach Vanni Sartini implemented a 3-5-2 strategy with Yohei Takaoka in goal; Mathías Laborda, Ranko Veselinovic, and Tristan Blackmon in the defensive line; Andrés Cubas, Richie Laryea, Alessandro Schöpf, Pedro Vite, and Ryan Raposo in the midfield; and Brian White and Sergio Córdova in the attack.
On the other hand, coached by Luis González Gallaguer, the team adopted a 4-5-1 formation with Daniel in goal; Carlos Akapo, Rodrigues, Tanner Beason, and Miguel Trauco in the defense; Michael Baldisimo, Carlos Gruezo, Cristian Espinoza, Jamiro Monteiro, and Cade Cowell in the midfield; and Jeremy Ebobisse in the forward position.
Referee Ismir Pekmic was selected to officiate the match.
In the next round, Whitecaps FC will visit Portland Timbers, and SJ Earthquakes will play away against Sporting Kansas City at Sporting Park.