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Thrilling Match in San Jose Ends in Draw
San Jose, California – An emotionally charged encounter at PayPal Park saw the San Jose Earthquakes draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a Major League Soccer match marked by cards and late goals. The Earthquakes dominated possession with 62%, generating 16 shots, 5 of which were on target. However, they struggled to convert their dominance until J. Martinez converted a penalty in the 54th minute.
The match took a dramatic turn in the first half when E. Ocampo of the Whitecaps was sent off in the 27th minute after receiving a second yellow card. Despite playing with ten men, the Whitecaps managed to equalize in the 88th minute thanks to a goal by B. White assisted by T. Blackmon.
The Whitecaps’ joy was short-lived, as P. Judd of the Earthquakes scored in the 90th minute to seal the draw. Referee Tim Ford had a busy night, showing four yellow cards to San Jose players and three to Vancouver players, in addition to the red card to Ocampo. The Earthquakes committed 8 fouls, while the Whitecaps committed 11.
Substitutions vancouver whitecaps: at minute 34 J. Ngando came in and T. Johnson went out., at minute 46 E. Sabbi came in and D. Rios went out., at minute 75 A. Cubas came in and R. Priso-Mbongue went out., at minute 86 M. Laborda came in and B. Halbouni went out., at minute 86 J. Nelson came in and J. Badwal went out.
Substitutions san jose earthquakes: at minute 81 J. Martinez came in and P. Judd went out., at minute 81 C. Arango came in and O. Bouda went out., at minute 81 B. Leroux came in and N. Buck went out., at minute 90 Vitor Costa came in and J. Ricketts went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
San Jose Earthquakes
Vancouver Whitecaps
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