SJ Earthquakes win in the match of week 18 of United States - MLS 2022

SJ Earthquakes prevailed in the match of week 18 of United States - MLS 2022, played this Sunday, with two goals from Benji Kikanovic. The goals of the match for the home team were scored by Benji Kikanovic (2' 2T and 41' 2T). While the away goal was scored by Brian Gutiérrez (49' 2T).

Benji Kikanovic was the figure of the match. The San José Earthquakes forward scored 2 goals and shot at the opposite goal 3 times.

Another important player in the match was Jamiro Monteiro. The San José Earthquakes midfielder shot at the goal 3 times.

The course of the match was very competitive and intense, with more nerves than play. There were several cautioned players: Chris Mueller, Gastón Giménez, Paul Marie, Benji Kikanovic, and Marcos López.

The coach of SJ Earthquakes, Matías Almeyda, set up a 4-3-3 strategy with James Marcinkowski in goal; Paul Marie, Nathan Cardoso, Tanner Beason, and Marcos López in the defensive line; Ján Gregus, Jackson Yueill, and Jamiro Monteiro in the midfield; and Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse, and Benji Kikanovic in the attack.

On the other hand, the team led by Ezra Hendrickson played with a 4-5-1 formation with Gabriel Slonina in goal; Boris Sekulic, Carlos Terán, Rafael Czichos, and Jonathan Bornstein in defense; Federico Navarro, Gastón Giménez, Fabian Herbers, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Chris Mueller in midfield; and Kacper Przybylko in the forward position.

The referee Víctor Rivas was selected to carry out the actions of the game.

In the next fixture, SJ Earthquakes will visit Toronto FC and Chicago Fire will play at home against Columbus Crew SC at Soldier Field stadium.