SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes extended their unbeaten streak to three games with a 0-0 draw against FC Dallas at Avaya Stadium on Saturday night. Playing without four regular starters due to Copa America call-ups, San Jose was able to earn a point against a team coming off of three straight victories that sits just one point shy of the top of the league table.
Just prior to halftime, midfielder Shea Salinas beat his defender at the end-line before sending in a dangerous cross. The pass was blocked and rolled out to Matias Perez Garcia, who quickly laid the ball off to Chad Barrett. Barrett’s first-timed shot forced a save by goalkeeper Chris Seitz.
In the 57th minute, excellent link-up play between Perez Garcia and Barrett once again led to a chance in front of net. Barrett’s pass across the box rolled through several on-looking defenders before Perez Garcia’s left-footed strike tailed wide of the goal.
The two teams traded late-game scoring opportunities, but neither were able to break the deadlock.
San Jose hits the road to take on the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on CSN California, 1590 KLIV (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
Notes:
• San Jose is now 5-3-5 this season, including a 5-0-2 record at home.
• The Quakes have allowed 15 goals this season, tied for second fewest in the Western Conference.
• The Earthquakes now hold a 25-19-14 record all-time against FC Dallas, including a 15-7-7 record at home.
• San Jose is now 12-3-7 all-time at Avaya Stadium, keeping 12 clean sheets. The club has allowed just 12 goals in the 22 games at their home venue since it’s opening last season.
• The Earthquakes are currently riding a 12-game unbeaten streak at home (7-0-5), dating back to last September.
• The match marked San Jose’s first scoreless draw of the season and first since August 2, 2015.
• The Quakes held FC Dallas to just five total shots, their fewest in a game this season.
• Kofi Sarkodie made his 100th career start in Major League Soccer (94 with HOU, six with SJ).
• Midfielder Tommy Thompson made his fourth start of the season and first since April 13.
• Rookie goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell was listed on the active 18-man roster for the first time in his career, although he did not play.
MLS Regular Season
San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 FC Dallas
May 28, 2016 – Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California
Attendance: 18,000
Scoring Summary: None.
Misconduct Summary: DAL – Ryan Hollingshead (caution) 53; SJ – Tommy Thompson (caution) 67.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: David Bingham; Shaun Francis, Victor Bernardez, Marvell Wynne, Kofi Sarkodie; Matias Perez Garcia (Cordell Cato 84), Fatai Alashe, Tommy Thompson, Shea Salinas; Quincy Amarikwa (Adam Jahn 72), Chad Barrett.
SHOTS: 6; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; SAVES: 2; FOULS: 9; CORNER KICKS: 0; OFFSIDES: 3.
FC DALLAS: Chris Seitz; Walker Zimmerman, Ryan Hollingshead, Matt Hedges, Atiba Harris; Victor Ulloa, Fabian Castillo, Kellyn Acosta, Carlos Lizarazo (Maximiliano Urruti 55), Mauro Diaz (Zach Loyd 82); Tesho Akindele (Mauro Rosales 75).
SHOTS: 5; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; SAVES: 2; FOULS: 10; CORNER KICKS: 2; OFFSIDES: 2
