Wondo surpasses expectations in Earthquakes’ 2-1 win over Toronto FC

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By: Ana Kieu

Chris Wondolowski passed Landon Donovan for most career goals last week. Fast forward to this week and Wondo surpassed the expectations in the San Jose Earthquakes’ 2-1 win over Toronto FC at BMO Field on Sunday night.

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Sure, Toronto FC got on the board first, but that was their lone goal of the game. Richie Laryea, a Toronto native, notched his first goal in his hometown in the 28th minute.

The officials handed Tommy Thompson a yellow card in the 34th minute, but that didn’t get in the way of the Quakes’ success on the road.

Wondo tied the game 1-1 in the 37th minute. As a result, Wondo recorded his 149th career goal and the Quakes’ social media staff reportedly needed a new hashtag for the goal king.

The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the first half. San Jose settled for the draw, despite the fact Cristian Espinoza almost scored the go-ahead goal, but it went just wide of the net.

The second half featured a lot of yellow cards. Liam Fraser received a yellow card for his hard tackle on Tommy Thompson in the 61st minute. Then, back-to-back yellow cards were handed to Cristian Espinoza and Magnus Eriksson in a five-minute span.

The Quakes’ first substitution of the game occurred in the 73rd minute as Danny Hoesen replaced Magnus Eriksson.

Wondo scored the go-ahead goal for a 2-1 lead in the 81st minute. As a result, Wondo recorded his 150th career goal and the Quakes’ social media staff reminded the blue and black fanbase that they weren’t dreaming. Wondo now stands as the all-time MLS leader in game-winning goals with 42.

The Quakes won 2-1. With the win, San Jose has a two-game winning streak.

The Quakes take on DC United at Audi Field on Saturday, June 1 at 5:00 pm PT.

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