TONY OVERMAN — Staff photographer for The News Tribune?

By Pearl Allison Lo

Seattle goalie Marcus Hahnemann outshone the San Jose Earthquakes’ goalie David Bingham in the last part of the game, as the Quakes fell 4-1 in the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday.

Bingham, who made a number of outstanding saves, mostly in the second half and extra time, was unable to stop any of the penalty kicks he faced.

Hahnemann saved JJ Koval’s shot and the Sounders’ Lamar Neagle helped his team advance.

In the first half, a goal kick by Bingham went all the way to Atiba Harris. #24 Steven Lenhart then headed the ball and got his own ball back to score in the 24th minute against Hahnemann.

Seattle’s Kenny Cooper scored his 10th Open Cup goal by positioning himself on the left side of the field. Neagle, who received the ball from Leonardo Gonzalez, passed it to Cam Weaver and then received the ball back. The final play came as the ball went to Cooper who was closer to the goal now, as he scored in the 26th minute.

San Jose’s Clarence Goodson almost gave his team an own goal in the 43rd minute.

The Sounders had the majority of chances in the second half, outshooting the Quakes 21-9.

At one point, San Jose’s Khari Stephenson had a free kick attempt right outside of the box straightaway.

Seattle had at least 18 corners.

In the penalty round, Stephenson once again converted on a penalty kick, as he took the first shot. It was his second conversion in as many game as he scored against Sacramento Republic FC. The Quakes’ Alan Gordon’s shot hit the post and was saved.

Game notes: In the quarterfinals, the Sounders will face their nemesis Portland Timbers in the Cascadia Clash.

San Jose will still play also in another exciting match. For MLS, the California Clasico, against  rival Los Angeles Galaxy at Stanford Stadium, will be June 28 at 7:30pm.