San Jose 2-0 Toronto: 'Quakes snap losing streak
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Match Stats
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San Jose
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Toronto FC
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Shots (on Goal)
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15(8)
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5(3)
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Fouls
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4
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4
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Corner Kicks
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6
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4
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Offsides
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2
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2
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Time of Possession
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47%
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53%
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Yellow Cards
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2
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2
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Red Cards
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0
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0
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Saves
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3
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8
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Match Information
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Stadium:
Buck Shaw Stadium
Attendance: 10,526
Match Time: 02:00 UK
Official(s):
Michael Kennedy (Referee)
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Updated: October 25, 2008, 8:00 AM UK
SAN JOSE, California -- The San Jose Earthquakes ended
their expansion season on a winning note.
Ryan Cochrane and Shea Salinas recorded second-half goals as the
Earthquakes snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0
victory over Toronto FC in the season finale for both teams on
Saturday.
"It was great to finish with a win and a good performance," San
Jose coach Frank Yallop said. "Overall, it was a great night
for us and the fans as well. When it mattered earlier this
season, we couldn't quite get it done, but tonight shows that we
can play."
Ronnie O'Brien sent a corner kick into the middle of the penalty
area where Cochrane rose up and headed the ball into the left
corner of the goal in the 49th minute.
After Toronto defender Kevin Harmse committed a foul in the
penalty box, Salinas scored on San Jose's first penalty kick of
the season in the first minute of injury time to put the
finishing touches on the contest.
"I didn't even think about the goalkeeper," Salinas said. "I
just wanted to put it on frame and I was lucky enough to score."
The Earthquakes (8-13-9) can avoid last place in the Western
Conference if the Los Angles Galaxy (8-13-8) lose on Sunday to
FC Dallas.
San Jose outplayed Toronto FC for much of the match, outshooting
their opponent, 16-4.
"I knew coming in here it would be very difficult because of the
huge disappointment last weekend in not qualifying for the
playoffs," Toronto coach John Carver said. "I think if you look
at our performance out there tonight, it was pretty poor - but
we're not too disheartened by it."
Goalkeeper Joe Cannon made two saves for his ninth shutout of
the season and 65th of his career.
The loss guaranteed that Toronto (9-13-8) will finish in last
place in the Eastern Conference.
San Jose 2 - 0 Toronto FC