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By Pearl Allison Lo

~ It was the biggest victory and loss this season for both teams, as San Jose toppled Sporting Kansas City’s team best 16-game home unbeaten streak, 5-0 Wednesday.

It was the Quakes’ biggest margin of victory and season-high in goals and vice versa for Kansas City. Kansas City could not dig themselves out of the 3-0 hole they put themselves in for the second straight game. It was the first time they did not score at home since April 11.

San Jose also ended a four game road losing streak, their last road win June 20 and their last win streak June 27.

The Earthquakes had three goals before the 30th minute.

Both Cordell Cato and Chris Wondolowski scored for the first time since June 27.

Cato scored in the 3rd minute, aided by Shea Salinas.

Wondolowski scored in the 17th minute off a penalty kick.

Newcomer Anibal Godoy then scored his first MLS goal in his second start in the 27th minute. Quincy Amarikwa had his second assist in as many games. Ever since July 17, Amarikwa has scored or assisted in every game but one.

In the 36th and 37th minutes, Kansas City had two corner kicks in a row.

In the 52nd minute, a wide open Wondolowski missed his shot.

Cato and Wondolowski then proceeded to end the scoring, like they started the game.

Salinas helped again as he powered up ahead of his defenders as he neared goal. Cato took Salinas’ pass and made a clean finish to put San Jose up 4-0 in the 58th minute. It was Cato’s first career brace.

Kansas City’s Krisztian Nemeth then immediately had an opportunity on the other end of the pitch, but his shot was blocked by the far post.

In the 61st minute, Wondolowski was able to make up for his missed goal. Fatai Alashe crossed the ball to him and Wondolowski headed it in from farther out than before, for the 5-0 decision. It was Wondolowski’s second brace since the second game of the season.  

Benny Feilhaber received a red kick for denying Amarikwa an obvious goal scoring opportunity in the 71st minute.

The Quakes’ Adam Jahn came on for the first time since July 17 and had a shot on goal.

Game notes: It was Salinas’ first pair of assists since March 15, 2014. Nemeth led all with four shots. San Jose had more passes, passing accuracy, possession and duels won than Kansas City. The Quakes will go for another road win versus DC United, Saturday at 4p.