Earthquakes drop re-scheduled California Clasico to Galaxy

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 24: San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski (1) can’t make a save on a goal scored by LA Galaxy’s Gaston Brugman (5) in the first half of their MLS California Clasico at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Chicharito scored two goals for the LA Galaxy in a 3-2 win against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Stanford Stadium.

Chicharito’s game-winner came in the 69th minute to put the Galaxy (13-12-7) up 3-0. Efrain Alvarez assisted the goal. Chicharito also opened the scoring in the 12th.

The Galaxy also got one goal from Gaston Brugman.

Cristian Espinoza scored on a penalty kick in the 74th and Nathan added a goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time for the Earthquakes (7-15-10).

San Jose outshot the Galaxy 13-11, who had four shots on goal compared to three by the Earthquakes.

Jonathan Bond saved one of the three shots he faced for the Galaxy. JT Marcinkowski saved one of the four shots he faced for the Earthquakes.

The game was initially scheduled for June 25 but was pushed back three months due to a power outage on Stanford’s campus caused by the Edgewood Fire.

These teams take to the pitch again Saturday, with the Galaxy hosting Real Salt Lake while the Earthquakes host Minnesota United.

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