San Jose Earthquakes use New York's own goal to keep unbeaten streak alive with 1-1 draw
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The San Jose Earthquakes upheld their unbeaten streak at four matches after a 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls. New York's Mohammed Sofo scored an own goal in the 58th minute, tying the game after Emil Forsberg gave New York an early lead. San Jose managed to secure the draw despite playing the last 26 minutes with a red card to DeJuan Jones. The Earthquakes are now 7-7-7 overall, while New York remains winless in four matches, standing at 8-7-6.
The San Jose Earthquakes extended their unbeaten streak to four games with a 1-1 draw against the New York Red Bulls, owing to an own goal in the 58th minute. Cristian Espinoza's cross was redirected into the net by New York's Mohammed Sofo. San Jose managed to equalize despite losing DeJuan Jones to a red card late in the match, forcing them to play a man short for the final 26 minutes. Emil Forsberg scored for New York, marking his second consecutive game with a goal, but they remain winless in their last four games.
Emil Forsberg opened the scoring for New York in the 19th minute with a remarkable run through defenders, finishing with a precise shot inside the left post. San Jose fought back after conceding and played with ten men after Jones received his second yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Peter Stroud. The match culminated in a 1-1 tie, reflecting both teams' struggles, with New York's Carlos Miguel Coronel saving three shots while Daniel of the Earthquakes also recorded three saves.
The draw leaves San Jose with a record of 7-7-7 overall, while they have gone 4-1-6 in their last 11 matches. The Earthquakes are currently on an unbeaten streak of four matches with a record of 1-0-3 during this stretch. Conversely, New York now stands at 8-7-6 overall and has not secured a victory in their last four matches, further complicating their season.
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