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Whitecaps Suffer 1-0 Loss to Earthquakes, First Defeat This Season
The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0, marking Vancouver's first loss this season. Beau Leroux scored in first-half injury time for San Jose.
The Vancouver Whitecaps lost 1-0 to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. According to Canadian centre back Ralph Priso, the Whitecaps' performance, rather than the Earthquakes, determined the game's outcome. Priso stated that the team, despite creating opportunities, essentially defeated themselves. The Whitecaps outshot San Jose 11-7, with a 6-2 advantage in shots on target. San Jose goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto prevented Vancouver from scoring. The Earthquakes now have a 4-1-0 record, with their only loss against the Seattle Sounders. With the win, San Jose also improved their season record to 4-1-0.
Key Facts
- The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0.
- Beau Leroux scored the lone goal in first-half injury time.
- The Whitecaps outshot the Earthquakes 11-7.
- Vancouver had a 6-2 edge in shots on target.
- Daniel De Sousa Britto, San Jose goalkeeper, prevented any goals from Vancouver.
- The Earthquakes have a season record of 4-1-0.
- The Whitecaps' record is now 4-1-0.