The moment Earthquakes fans were waiting for finally arrived: a goal by the boys in black and blue!
After a goal-scoring slump, Wondo was back. He produced his first of two goals in the 3rd minute from a skillful midfield assist by Dawkins, on loan from Tottenham. The Englishman has proven more than once that he is best as a play-making-attacking midfielder than a striker, yet coach Yallop again, placed him up top, a hallmark by a coach who has constantly placed players in weaker positions.
Unsurprisingly, Yallop applied the same starting lineup from the last match against Columbus, which had resulted in a tie. The fans appreciated the team’s goals but they were disappointed with another draw and a few annoying tidbits:
1. Lenhart, who missed two clear shots on goal and played so poorly, that fans continued to howl “get him off the pitch!”
2. Yallop’s brainless substitution of Khari Stephenson for “hasn’t-found-the-back-of-the-
This season, San Jose hasn’t been able to play a single match where its defense, midfield and offense have collectively shined. Fans are impatiently waiting.
(image courtesy of sjearthquakes.com)
