Hoesen's late goal lifts Quakes over Real Salt Lake 1-0
Posted July 07, 2019 7:00 am
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Danny Hoesen scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
Paul Marie took Cristian Espinoza's short corner, drove it into the area and sent a cross into the area. Hoesen finished it with a roundhouse kick.
Daniel Vega had five saves for the Earthquakes (8-7-4) for his sixth clean sheet of the year.
RSL's Nick Rimando made two saves as he became the first player to appear in 500 MLS regular-season games.
Real Salt Lake dropped to 8-9-2.
San Jose Earthquakes forward Danny Hoesen (9) celebrates his goal with teammates Jackson Yueill, left, and Guram Kashia, center, during the second half against Real Salt Lake in an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 6, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Valeri Kazaishvili (11) works for the ball against Real Salt Lake midfielder Nick Besler (13) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 6, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel Vega blocks a shot by Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 6, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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San Jose Earthquakes forward Tommy Thompson (22) chases after the ball as Real Salt Lake forward Jefferson Savarino (7) pursues during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 6, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18) blocks a shot on goal by San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Judson (93) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 6, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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