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By Pearl Allison Lo

Jon Busch found himself in a familiar situation after Dom Dwyer scored the game’s lone goal, as Sporting Kansas City found victory at home again over the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday.

In the 56th minute, off a corner kick, former quake Ike Opara had another close shot but Busch knocked it high. Upon second chance, with a multitude of people battling for the ball in front of Busch, Steven Lenhart was called for a handball. Dwyer, who took the penalty kick, picked the correct side as he scored to make it 1-0.

San Jose lost their 12-game unbeaten streak in regulation and has now not won at Kansas City in eight games since 2004.

KC had the majority of chances at net, reflected in the 11-3 shot total in the first half.

After a clearance, Sal Zizzo kicked it to the corner post away from Busch right in front of Opara. However, it bounced off the post again and then Opara kicked the ball left.

Dwyer had a breakaway but  kicked the ball wide in the 28th minute.

Ike Opara lost one of his contacts.

In the second half, the Quakes had opportune chances.

Chris Wondolowski just missed wide in the 71st minute.

He had another attempt in the 83rd minute on a free kick straightaway just beyond the box, but was high.

Benny Feilhaber was named Man of the Match by Sporting Kansas City announcers.

Game notes: San Jose next plays the New England Revolution for the teams’ final March match, the 29th at 7:30pm.