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Matchday 28
Final
D.C. 1-2 San Jose
Half: 1-0
Goals
26'J. Moreno1-0  
  1-1R. Sanchez58'
  1-2R. Johnson73'
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D.C. v San Jose
Time Commentary
90+' Full-time
San Jose earns its first road win of the year with an impressive comeback victory over DC United. The Earthquakes were out of sorts for the first 40 minutes of the game but recovered after halftime to score two goals and upset the playoff hopes of the home side. DC's postseason aspirations took a giant hit with the loss, as United remains outside of the playoff picture and will need better performances in its last three regular season games. San Jose has five games remaining to close out the season on a high note, starting with a match-up against last-place New York Red Bulls next week.
89' Khumalo hits the woodwork
DC midfielder Thabiso Khumalo one-times a pass from Santino Quaranta off the top of the crossbar from 20 yards out. United is pressuring in the final minutes but may not have enough left in the tank to level the score.
83' Pontius is twice denied
With DC once again on the front foot, midfielder Christian Gomez sends a dangerous cross towards the back post, and midfielder Chris Pontius rises above SJ defender Ramiro Corrales to head the ball down but just wide of the visitors' goal. Just seconds later, Corrales gets the better of Pontius by denying the rookie of an acrobatic goal with a last gasp clearance on the Earthquakes' goal-line.
78' Khumalo on, Moreno off
United forward Jaime Moreno has been replaced by Thabiso Khumalo, who can cause problems with pace. Khumalo has seen action in eight games so far this year and has notched one assist.
76' Gomez the second-half catalyst?
DC has made its second change of the game, bringing on creative midfielder Christian Gomez for defender Marc Burch. Gomez gives United another talented attacking option to accompany forwards Luciano Emilio and Jaime Moreno and midfielders Santino Quaranta and Chris Pontius, as DC attempts to climb back into the game and the league playoff race.
74' Johnson puts the Earthquakes ahead, 2-1!
San Jose has turned its fortunes around in the second half, grabbing the lead with a great team effort. After midfielder Arturo Alvarez danced his way into the box past a pair of defenders and struck his deflected shot against the crossbar, forward Ryan Johnson followed up with a diving header into the empty net.
72' Emilio can't hit the target
DC forward Luciano Emilio has looked off in this second half, especially over the last five minutes. After whiffing on an earlier chance, Emilio flashes his header on a cross from midfielder Santino Quaranta across the box instead of on goal.
68' Pontius' penalty claims waved off
DC midfielder Chris Pontius receives a yellow card for what head referee Baldomero Toledo deemed to be a dive in the box. Pontius looked to have his feet clipped by SJ goalkeeper Andrew Weber but the rookie midfielder is the one to pay the penalty on the play.
66' DC swing and miss
DC midfielders Chris Pontius and Ben Olsen combine to send Pontius down the right sideline and Pontius crosses into the area. Jaime Moreno and Luciano Emilio each get a crack at the low cross but both forwards whiff on their respective chances in the box.
62' Tale of two halves
San Jose has taken control of the game since the second half kicked off and now looks to be in the driver's seat. Head coach Frank Yallop must have had some inspiring words for his club, which has struggled mightily on the road this season. The Earthquakes have failed to secure a win away from home in 2009, which is one of the key reasons why they are owners of the league's second-to-worst record.
58' Earthquakes on level terms, 1-1!
San Jose forward Ryan Johnson earns a free kick in a dangerous spot 22 yards from goal and midfielder Ramon Sanchez strikes a beauty of a set piece, curling the ball over the DC wall and into the top corner with his left foot. Goalkeeper Milos Kocic had no chance to make the save, as the Earthquakes have equalized and looked much more confident to start the second half.
56' Kocic stands out in the crowd
DC goalkeeper Milos Kocic, an imposing presence at 6-4, 200 pounds, looks comfortable in his first action of the game, confidently snaring a corner kick amidst a crowd of players.
54' Wallace no stranger to the referee's book
DC rookie midfielder Rodney Wallace has been issued a yellow card, his team-leading eighth of the year.
53' Kocic replaces Wicks
The injury to DC goalkeeper Josh Wicks was severe enough to sub the netminder off and backup Milos Kocic comes on in his absence. Kocic has made two previous starts for United and notched one win and one draw while giving up four goals.
50' Wicks has to be helped off
San Jose midfielder Arturo Alvarez makes an immediate impact for his squad, earning a corner kick after dispossessing defender Lawson Vaughn at the DC byline. DC goalkeeper Josh Wicks comes out to the top of his box to challenge SJ forward Ryan Johnson for the corner kick and goes down hard in the process after colliding with Johnson.
46' Alvarez enters for the second half
San Jose has made the lone change of the half, bringing on exciting attacking midfielder Arturo Alvarez for defender Bobby Burling. Burling had a rough first half dealing with DC midfielders Ben Olsen and Chris Pontius, and the defender's errant touch in the box almost cost the Earthquakes a goal.
46' Second-half kickoff
The second half is underway with San Jose kicking things off and now attacking from right to left.
45+' Half-time
Head referee Baldomero Toledo has blown for halftime with DC sporting a 1-0 lead. United is deservedly in front based on the first 40 minutes of play, but DC is also fortunate to be ahead after San Jose forward Ryan Johnson had a goal disallowed late in the half.
44' United catches a break
San Jose forward Ryan Johnson is unlucky to have his impressive header goal disallowed after being ruled offside on a questionable decision. Johnson, who rose above his defender and powerfully headed home, looked to be level with DC's last defender when the cross into the area was swung in, and United is fortunate to maintain its slim advantage.
42' DC searching for a second
DC continues to look dangerous around the San Jose area but the home team has yet to add to its one-goal lead. United currently owns a comfortable advantage in corner kicks and shots over the Earthquakes, but DC would like to further demoralize the visitors with another goal.
34' The intensity is picking up
The Earthquakes have finally come to life in the attack, this time through defender Brandon McDonald. McDonald strikes a line-drive free kick from 30 yards out past the DC wall but it sails directly to goalkeeper Josh Wicks. On the opposite end, DC midfielder Santino Quaranta pounces on an errant touch in the box by defender Bobby Burling and earns a corner kick with his deflected shot. On the ensuing corner, Quaranta's cross finds Chris Pontius in the area but Pontius' low shot is well saved by goalkeeper Andrew Weber.
27' Wicks finally tested; McDonald booked
San Jose responds to DC's goal with a low shot on United goalkeeper Josh Wicks, but Wicks dives well to his right to keep the shot of the net. Moments later Earthquakes defender Brandon McDonald is the first player booked for a challenge on DC goalscorer Jaime Moreno.
26' United on top, 1-0!
DC forward Jaime Moreno opens the scoring after receiving a pass into the box from midfielder Chris Pontius and expertly slotting past goalkeeper Andrew Weber. Moreno's first touch was class to set him up to strike past the helpless keeper and give his team a deserved lead.
26' The Earthquakes finally venture in the DC area
San Jose finally makes its way into a advantageous position, as forward Ryan Johnson earns a throw-in deep in United territory. The long throw taken from the right sideline takes a couple of dangerous bounces in the box but is ultimately cleared before an Earthquake player can bounce.
24' Moreno with a weak attempt on goal
DC forward Jaime Moreno tests San Jose goalkeeper Andrew Weber with a low shot from the top of the box but Weber is up to the task and makes a comfortable save.
23' United continues with the lion's share of possession
DC continues to hold the ball well, switching possession from sideline to sideline with pinpoint cross-field passes. San Jose, meanwhile, can't seem to string three or four passes together without losing the ball to United's high pressure approach.
17' Emilio heads over
United earns another corner kick after defender Marc Burch picks out midfielder Ben Olsen with a pass down the left sideline and Olsen's attempted cross is deflected out. Midfielder Santino Quaranta swings in a dangerous service to the far post and forward Luciano Emilio rises above everyone to head it down but over the goal. DC looks closer to scoring with each passing minute.
15' DC has yet to capitalize on SJ's struggles
San Jose has looked a bit sloppy in the back and has struggled to maintain possession in midfield, mainly the result of DC's heavy pressure. United has been intent on attacking, and the home team has certainly looked the more dangerous side through the first 15 minutes of the game.
12' Burch again misses the target
United earns a free kick in a dangerous spot at the edge of the SJ area after midfielder Bobby Convey is whistled for a handball. Marc Burch gets another crack on goal with his left foot but again fires wide.
9' Burch misfires from the edge of the area
DC earns the first corner kick of the game, but forward Jaime Moreno's attempt to play a short corner is disrupted. Moreno eventually gets the ball back on the right flank and crosses into the area for defender Marc Burch to run onto and strike with his lethal left foot. Burch, however, is off-target on this first-time opportunity, as his shot goes well high and wide.
7' DC holding the ball well
After a lengthy spell of United possession, midfielder Chris Pontius collects the ball 25 yards from goal and strikes a low shot that skips wide of the San Jose goal. DC has controlled play in the early moments of the game and the Earthquakes have seen little of the ball so far.
3' United in search of a playoff place
This afternoon's match has strong playoff implications for DC, which currently sits just outside of the postseason picture with 36 points. A win would put United at the back end of the final eight teams that reach the playoffs, so expect a spirited effort from the home side today.
1' Kickoff
DC has kicked off the match attacking from right to left and wearing its imposing all-black strip while San Jose counters in white tops and socks and bright blue shorts.
0' Stay tuned for the kickoff from RFK Stadium
Welcome to this afternoon's MLS action pitting DC United against the visiting San Jose Earthquakes. With clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70's we have picture perfect conditions for today's clash. Head referee Baldomero Toledo will monitor the action with assistance from C.J. Morgante, James Conlee and fourth official Jeff Gontarek.
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Teams
D.C.Starter
Josh Wicks - 31Y
Julius James - 2Y
Marc Burch - 4Y
Luciano Emilio - 11Y
Chris Pontius - 13Y
Ben Olsen - 14Y
Lawson Vaughn - 15Y
Clyde Simms - 19Y
Rodney Wallace - 22Y
Santino Quaranta - 25Y
Jaime Moreno - 99Y
Milos Kocic - 1N
Christian Gomez - 10N
Thabiso Khumalo - 17N
San JoseStarter
Andrew Weber - 24Y
Bobby Burling - 2Y
Chris Leitch - 4Y
Simon Elliott - 7Y
Bobby Convey - 11Y
Ramiro Corrales - 12Y
Brandon McDonald - 14Y
Chris Wondolowski - 17Y
Ryan Johnson - 19Y
Ramón Sanchez - 20Y
Jason Hernandez - 21Y
Arturo Alvarez - 10N
  
  
Substitution
' - Kocic
 - Wicks
' - Gomez
 - Burch
' - Khumalo
 - Moreno
Alvarez - '
Burling - 
  
  
  
  
Yellow Cards
 Wallace (54')
 Pontius (68')
McDonald (28')  
 
D.C.Team StatsSan Jose
1 Goals 2
2 Assists 0
18 Shots 11
6 Shots on Goal 4
2 Saves 3
0 Penalties Scored 0
0 Penalty Kicks 0
8 Corner Kicks 3
3 Offsides 3
9 Fouls Committed 8
2 Cautions/Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
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D.C.
  GA SHT SHT-OG Svs SPct PKF PKS YC RC
J. Wicks - 31 0 2 2 2 100.0 0 0 0 0
M. Kocic - 1 2 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
  SUB G Ast SHTS SOG SOG% CK FC FS Off YC RC
J. James - 2 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 3 0 0 0 0
M. Burch - 4 - 0 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. Gomez - 10 + 0 0 0 0 - 2 0 0 0 0 0
L. Emilio - 11 0 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. Pontius - 13 0 1 3 2 66.7 0 3 1 2 1 0
B. Olsen - 14 0 1 1 1 100.0 1 1 1 0 0 0
L. Vaughn - 15 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 0 0
T. Khumalo - 17 + 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. Simms - 19 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0
R. Wallace - 22 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 1 0
S. Quaranta - 25 0 0 3 1 33.3 2 0 1 1 0 0
J. Moreno - 99 - 1 0 2 2 100.0 3 0 3 0 0 0

San Jose
  GA SHT SHT-OG Svs SPct PKF PKS YC RC
A. Weber - 24 1 4 6 3 75.0 0 0 0 0
  SUB G Ast SHTS SOG SOG% CK FC FS Off YC RC
B. Burling - 2 - 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 0 0 0 0
C. Leitch - 4 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 0 0 0 0
S. Elliott - 7 0 0 2 1 50.0 1 2 0 0 0 0
A. Alvarez - 10 + 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. Convey - 11 0 0 0 0 - 1 2 0 0 0 0
R. Corrales - 12 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 3 0 0 0
B. McDonald - 14 0 0 2 1 50.0 0 1 0 0 1 0
C. Wondolowski - 17 0 0 2 0 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0
R. Johnson - 19 1 0 3 1 33.3 1 0 1 3 0 0
R. Sanchez - 20 1 0 1 1 100.0 0 0 1 0 0 0
J. Hernandez - 21 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 0 0

Goalkeepers
GAGoals Allowed
SHTShots Faced
SHT-OGShots on Goal Faced
SvsSaves
SPctSave Pct.(Percentage)
PKFPenalty Kicks Faced
PKSPenalty Kicks Saved
YCCautions/Yellow Cards
RCRed Cards
Players
GGoals
SHTSShots
SOGShots on Goal
SOG%Shots on Goal %
CKCorner Kicks
CKCorner Kicks
CRCrosses
FCFouls Committed
FSFouls Suffered
YCCautions/Yellow Cards
RCRed Cards
AstAssists
OffOffsides
SUBSubstitution
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