Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: SJ Earthquakes (2nd, 32 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Austin (14th, 14 pts). SJ Earthquakes had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 2nd in the table.
SJ Earthquakes arrived on a run of five straight wins. Austin were winless in 7. Over the last five, SJ Earthquakes had taken 15 of 15 points to Austin's 3.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — SJ Earthquakes 1, draws 2, Austin 2, at 4 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 80% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 100%.
Goal scorers
SJ Earthquakes: Jack Jasinski (58'), Timo Werner (78'), Preston Judd (83'), Ousseni Bouda (85'), Preston Judd (88') · Austin: J. Rosales (9')
Key stats
Possession: SJ Earthquakes 69% · Austin 31% · Total shots: 37-5 · On target: 16-2 · Corners: 13-1