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Rock Solid Defense holds the Quakes and Salt Lake to a Draw
By Randy Leighton June 18, 2008 |
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SALT LAKE CITY – The San Jose Earthquakes put up an impressive defense, holding Real Salt Lake to a scoreless draw tonight. The Quakes played the entire second half 1 man down due to a first half ejection of Jason Hernandez. Real Salt Lake (4-5-4) does not capitalize on a giant opportunity to move into second place in the western conference standings, but remains undefeated at home. There are only two teams left that can boast this. San Jose did little tonight to improve its standings or gain points. San Jose’s record is at (3-7-2). The defense of both teams was stellar in the first half. Both teams combined only two shots on goal. The second half was controlled mostly by Real Salt Lake. The Salt Lake offense looked to take the first goal in the 71st minute when Robbie Findley headed a corner kick to Kyle Beckerman who shot the ball into the right side of the net. Unfortunately for Salt Lake, the referee called the play offside 90 seconds later. Real Salt Lake continued to put some blistering attacks on goal, but the San Jose defense stayed strong, with both teams logging a shutout. |
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