SJ Earthquakes demolishes Austin 4-0 with goals of J. Lopez (47′), B. Kikanovic (54′), C. Wondolowski (60′) and C. Fierro (85′).
The match was played on Thursday and it started at 2:30 am local time. The referee was Ismir Pekmic who had the assistance of Cameron Blanchard and Felisha Mariscal. The 4th official was Víctor Rivas.
Match Statistics
- 55 Ball Possession 45
Shots
- 20 Total 16
- 9 On Target 4
- 11 Off Target 12
- 2 Shots blocked 5
- 66 Attack 90
- 55 Dangerous attack 39
- 67 Ball safe 76
- 0 Penalties 0
- 10 Corners 8
Fouls
- 12 Total 8
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
SJ Earthquakes was in firm control of the ball 55% while Austin was struggling with a 45% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
SJ Earthquakes was more aggressive with 55 dangerous attacks and 20 shots of which 9 were on target. This is one of the reasons why SJ Earthquakes won the match.
SJ Earthquakes shot 20 times, 9 on target, 11 off target. On the other side, Austin shot 16 times, 4 on target, 12 off target.
Cards
SJ Earthquakes received 2 yellow cards (M. Lopez and Nathan). On the opposite side, Austin received 2 yellow cards (A. Ring and J. Romana).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After playing this contest, SJ Earthquakes will have 36 points to stay in the 20th place. On the opposite side, Austin will stay with 25 points like Toronto to stay in the 26th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, SJ Earthquakes will host Vancouver Whitecaps on the 24th of October with a 11-8 head to head statistic in favor of Vancouver Whitecaps (10 draws).
Austin will host Houston Dynamo on the 24th of October with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
SJ Earthquakes – Formation
SJ Earthquakes
25'
58'
47'
SJ Earthquakes adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Omar Zarif decided to play with the following team: James Marcinkowski , Tommy Thompson , Nathan Cardoso , Tanner Beason , Marcos López , Eric Remedi , Jackson Yueill , Javier López , Andy Rios , Benjamin Kikanovic and Jeremy Ebobisse .
The home team had on the bench: Chris Wondolowski , Cristian Espinoza , Shea Salinas, Cade Cowell , Paul Marie , Daniel Vega, Carlos Fierro , Oswaldo Alanís and Judson.
Substitutions
SJ Earthquakes made 5 changes: T. Thompson for P. Marie (57′), A. Rios for C. Wondolowski (57′), A. Rios for C. Wondolowski (58′), J. Ebobisse for C. Cowell (64′) and B. Kikanovic for C. Fierro (64′).
Best player: Nathan Cardoso
The most impressive player for SJ Earthquakes was Nathan Cardoso even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 47 passes (89% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 11 duels out of 17. He performed 1 cross.
Austin – Formation
Austin
Also Austin adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Regarding the opposition, Josh Wolff played with: Brad Stuver , Nick Lima , Julio Cascante , Jhohan Romaña , Žan Kolmanič , Tomás Pochettino , Alexander Ring , Diego Fagúndez , Sebastián Driussi , Cecilio Domínguez and Moussa Djitté .
They had on the bench: Andrew Tarbell, Rodney Redes , Kekuta Manneh , Aedan Stanley, Jon Gallagher, Héctor Jimenez, Daniel Pereira Gil , Orrin McKinze Gaines II. and Sebastian Berhalter.
Substitutions
Austin made 4 changes: M. K. Djitte for O. McKinze Gaines II (46′), C. Dominguez for R. Redes (46′), S. Driussi for D. Pereira (70′) and D. Fagundez for K. Manneh (80′).
Best player: Sebastián Driussi
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Austin was Sebastián Driussi.
His rating is with 23 passes (78% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 8.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Dallas – Los Angeles FC – 2-3
- Minnesota United – Philadelphia Union – 3-2
- Houston Dynamo – LA Galaxy – 0-3
- Nashville SC – Columbus Crew – 1-1
- Colorado Rapids – Seattle Sounders – 1-1
- Portland Timbers – Vancouver Whitecaps – 2-3
- SJ Earthquakes – Austin – 4-0
