The California rivalry delivered a chaotic, unforgettable spectacle at Snapdragon Stadium as the San Jose Earthquakes edged expansion side San Diego FC 3-2 in a match that produced five goals, 10 yellow cards, and two red cards. Both squads pushed forward in an open, back-and-forth contest that never lacked for incident or intensity.
San Diego suffered a setback in the 80th minute when a player received a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to 10 men. But San Jose followed suit in stoppage time, with a player also receiving a second yellow in the 93rd minute, leaving both sides down a man for the frantic closing moments. The Earthquakes held on through a fiery finish to secure all three points on the road in one of the most eventful matches of the MLS season.
Goalscorers
- 5 total goals scored in a 3-2 road victory for San Jose.
Disciplinary
- Red cards via second yellows issued to San Diego (80') and San Jose (90+3').
- 10 total bookings across both sides.
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