San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC, 2023 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSMinnesota United, Quakes strike early in 1-1 draw
Teemu Pukki scored for the second straight game and Cade Cowell answered with his first goal of the season as visiting Minnesota United earned a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Minnesota United FC).
- 2': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 4': Goal! San Jose Earthquakes 0, Minnesota United FC 1. Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a through ball following a fast break.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 9': Attempt missed. Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 12': Attempt saved. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ján Gregus.
- 13': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Daniel.
- 13': Attempt missed. Miguel Tapias (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross following a corner.
- 15': Foul by Miguel Tapias (Minnesota United FC).
- 15': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Joseph Rosales.
- 16': Goal! San Jose Earthquakes 1, Minnesota United FC 1. Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jackson Yueill following a corner.
- 18': Foul by Rodrigues (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 18': Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Attempt saved. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Teemu Pukki.
- 23': Attempt missed. Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cade Cowell.
- 25': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Wil Trapp.
- 25': Attempt missed. Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza with a cross following a corner.
- 27': Attempt saved. Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jeremy Ebobisse.
- 28': Foul by Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 28': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC).
- 31': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 31': Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Carlos Akapo.
- 34': Foul by Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Minnesota United FC).
- 34': Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Attempt saved. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 39': Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 39': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 41': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 43': Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Zarek Valentin (Minnesota United FC).
- 44': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Miguel Tapias.
- 44': Attempt missed. Tanner Beason (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 1, Minnesota United FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins San Jose Earthquakes 1, Minnesota United FC 1.
- 49': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Rodrigues.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jackson Yueill.
- 51': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Miguel Tapias.
- 52': Attempt missed. Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza with a cross following a corner.
- 54': Attempt saved. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Miguel Trauco.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza.
- 56': Attempt saved. Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jackson Yueill with a cross.
- 56': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 58': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 58': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Offside, San Jose Earthquakes. Cade Cowell tries a through ball, but Jamiro Monteiro is caught offside.
- 60': Hand ball by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 60': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 63': VAR Decision: No Goal San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Minnesota United FC.
- 64': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ethan Bristow replaces Ismael Tajouri-Shradi.
- 64': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 64': Jamiro Monteiro (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jackson Yueill.
- 66': Attempt saved. Jeremy Ebobisse (San Jose Earthquakes) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza.
- 66': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 67': Attempt missed. Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) header from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza with a cross following a corner.
- 71': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Zarek Valentin with a cross.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 75': Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 75': Delay in match because of an injury Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 75': Delay in match because of an injury Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 76': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 77': Foul by Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes).
- 77': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Hand ball by Ján Gregus (Minnesota United FC).
- 80': Attempt missed. Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jackson Yueill.
- 81': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ménder García replaces Teemu Pukki.
- 81': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Niko Tsakiris replaces Jamiro Monteiro.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Gruezo.
- 81': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 82': Attempt saved. Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 83': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 83': Attempt missed. Tanner Beason (San Jose Earthquakes) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Cristian Espinoza with a cross following a corner.
- 85': Corner, San Jose Earthquakes. Conceded by Ethan Bristow.
- 85': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Attempt missed. Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Niko Tsakiris.
- 87': Attempt saved. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ménder García.
- 90': Attempt saved. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ménder García.
- 90': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Daniel.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wil Trapp.
- 90'+2': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Rodrigues.
- 90'+3': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Benjamin Kikanovic replaces Cade Cowell.
- 90'+3': Substitution, San Jose Earthquakes. Michael Baldisimo replaces Jackson Yueill.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Ménder García (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the left. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso following a corner.
- 90'+5': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+5': Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, San Jose Earthquakes 1, Minnesota United FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, San Jose Earthquakes 1, Minnesota United FC 1.
Statistics
 MIN |
SJ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 5 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Saves | 6 |
| 50.8 | Possession | 49.2 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 410 | Accurate Passes | 391 |
| 475 | Passes | 453 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 19 | Crosses | 28 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 36 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 18 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 21 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 21 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: PayPal Park
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Attendance: 16,151
Venue: PayPal Park
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Attendance: 16,151
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | +8 | 18 |
| 2 | LA Galaxy | 10 | +4 | 18 |
| 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 9 | +8 | 17 |
| 4 | Minnesota United FC | 9 | +5 | 17 |
Line-Ups
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 42 | Daniel (GK) |
| 15 | Tanner Beason |
| 26 | Rodrigues |
| 21 | Miguel Trauco |
| 29 | Carlos Akapo |
| 35 | Jamiro Monteiro |
| 7 | Carlos Gruezo  |
| 14 | Jackson Yueill |
| 11 | Jeremy Ebobisse |
| 44 | Cade Cowell |
| 10 | Cristian Espinoza |
Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 4 | Miguel Tapias |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 8 | Joseph Rosales |
| 3 | Zarek Valentin |
| 10 | Emanuel Reynoso |
| 24 | Jan Gregus |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 22 | Teemu Pukki |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 18 | Ismael Tajouri-Shradi |
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