Kansas City Wizards vs San Jose Earthquakes Match Preview
Kansas City put in a brave fight but are now eliminated from the playoff spots. They will be looking for a home win here to take some disappointment away for their fans. Central defender Jimmy Conrad and English winger Ryan Smith will both be missing for the Wizards.
The Earthquakes are coming off a midweek victory over Chivas USA that saw Chris Wondolowski net a hat-trick, a feat that sees him now tied with Edson Buddle in the race for the MLS Golden Boot. Wondolowski is a local boy from Chico State College. His rise to MVP candidate is a heart warming story for San Jose fans.
PREDICTION: Kansas City Wizards 1 San Jose Earthquakes 1. The Earthquakes go into the playoffs as a likely Eastern Conference wildcard.
Kansas City Wizards vs San Jose Earthquakes Match Report
Kansas City defeated San Jose 4-1 at Community America Ballpark. The home team finished their season impressively, thanks to a sensational hat-trick.
Birahim Diop took centre stage scoring three goals. He struck in the 36th and 6oth minutes. Then it was the turn of Chris Wondolowski to draw a goal back for the visitors.
Diop struck again in the 76th minute, and San Jose’s Eduardo da Silva unfortunately let in an own goal in the 92nd minute. San Jose are into the playoffs, and will need to take stock of the errors before their next game.
