FRISCO, Texas. - The San Jose Earthquakes earned three points on the road Saturday night with a 1-0 win against FC Dallas. Earthquakes midfielder Jahmir Hyka scored in the 81st minute to defeat the Texas side that prior to the encounter were unbeaten in the 2017 season.
Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham earned his fifth shutout of the season, making the Quakes the first team to keep Dallas goalless at Toyota Stadium since Sept. 10, 2016. The result also marked the first time FC Dallas has lost at home since Sept. 10 of last year.
The Earthquakes return to Avaya Stadium on Saturday, May 27 to face California rival the LA Galaxy. The match kicks off at 6:45 p.m. PT and will air live on Univision, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF. Fans are encouraged to arrive at Avaya Stadium early to enjoy the beer fest, viewing of the Mexico vs. Croatia friendly on the video board and performance by Nortec Collective. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. PT.
Notes:
- The Quakes are currently 5-4-4 this season and have the best record in last five games out of all the teams in the Western Conference (3-1-1).
- The match marked just the second loss for FC Dallas at home since August 2015. The Texas side was 20-1-6 in their last 27 games at home before facing the Quakes.
- The Quakes have scored goals in the last 10 minutes of five matches this season.
MLS Regular Season
FC Dallas 0 - 1 San Jose Earthquakes
May 20, 2017 - Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas Attendance: 14,200
Scoring Summary: SJ - Jahmir Hyka (Marco Ureña) 81.
Misconduct Summary: DAL - Carlos Gruezo (caution) 70.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: David Bingham; Nick Lima, Florian Jungwirth, Victor Bernardez, Cordell Cato (Anibal Godoy 90); Tommy Thompson (Marco Ureña 57), Fatai Alashe, Darwin Ceren, Jahmir Hyka (Kofi Sarkodie 84); Danny Hoesen, Chris Wondolowski.
SHOTS: 8, SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; SAVES: 3; FOULS: 8; CORNER KICKS: 3; OFFSIDES: 2.
FC DALLAS: Jesse Gonzalez; Maynor Figuroa, Matt Hedges, Walker Zimmerman, Hernan Grana; Kellyn Acosta (Ryan Hollingshead 88), Javier Morales (Cristian Colman 59), Carlos Gruezo; Roland Lamah (Tesho Akindele 45), Maxi Urruti, Michael Barrios.
SHOTS: 16; SHOTS ON GOAL: 3; SAVES: 1; FOULS: 10; CORNER KICKS: 7; OFFSIDES: 1.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH DOMINIC KINNEAR
On the game and result:
"Full credit to the players, they were excellent tonight. You look at Dallas' record, especially at home, they are more than a formidable team. I thought we prepared the guys well. We gave them what I thought was a pretty good idea of how we wanted to play. We asked a lot from them and they stuck to it. We took our chances, we sat in, sat deep, defended and tried to catch them on a break. Fortunately for us, Jahmir [Hyka] scores a great goal, and we have some great last minute defending at the end. It is a great three points for us."
On the team's offensive chances prior to the goal:
"We were getting some good looks. Give credit to Dallas, they are a good team and defended well, but we got deep a couple times. A little bit more patience put us in a better situation. They pushed so many numbers forward, as they're going to do as the game goes on because they wanted to try and win the game especially at home, it opened up some gaps for us. As long as we stayed strong, mentally and physically, it was going to give us an opportunity. Thankfully, the goal came when it did and it was a nice goal."
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER JAHMIR HYKA
On the goal:
"I think we made a very good play in that moment, and Marco [Ureña] made a very good pass. I don't know how to explain it; it was just a good touch and a good finish and I'm happy for that. It was just a matter of seconds. Either I have to shoot directly or I make the touch, and I chose to make the touch. It went good so I'm happy."
On the performance:
"I was confident that we would score in this game. If it wasn't me, maybe somebody else, but I think we started the game very good. We showed that we were here to take points and we did a good job."
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES GOALKEEPER DAVID BINGHAM
On preparing for the match:
"I think we knew what we were getting ourselves into tonight. [Assistant coach John] Spencer did great video for us, and they played exactly how we expected. They are a great pressing team, and we knew if we could get past the first 45 minutes that their press would start to break down. It did, and we were able to make some passes. Hyka has a world class score and we were able to hold out for the win."
