Quakes take down second-best in MLS

By Pearl Allison Lo

~ San Jose followed Wednesday’s performance with another impressive win, as they put together their longest win streak of the season Saturday, beating D.C. United 2-0.

All of the Quakes’ victories were clean sheets, as goalie David Bingham faced the most action of the win streak Saturday, four shots on goal and four saves.

Compared to the last time these two teams met, shots were one-sided again, 23-9, but this time by more and the losing team outshot the winner. Chris Wondolowski also scored.

San Jose got their momentum rolling with another early goal. Not too long after teammate Quincy Amarikwa’s shot missed, Wondolowski scored his 101st team goal in the 4th minute. He has now had goals in consecutive games for the first time since the end of May.

D.C. United responded after the goal but were not able to execute.

Shea Salinas made it 2-0 in his 101st start, assisted by Amarikwa in the 52nd minute It was Salinas’ first goal since May 16. Amarikwa has either scored or assisted now in four straight games.

D.C. United’s Alvaro Saborio had the most shots and shots on goal out of all on the pitch, five and two respectively.

Game notes: The Quakes now aim for revenge against the third-best in MLS, the Los Angeles Galaxy, August 28 at 8pm in the California Clasico season finale. Los Angeles beat San Jose 5-2 last meeting.

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