ST. LOUIS — Eduard Löwen delivered a match-winning penalty in stoppage time, leading St. Louis City to a 2-1 triumph over the San Jose Earthquakes. This victory marked the first for interim head coach David Critchley.
Prior to this game, St. Louis (3-8-5) had been without a win for 11 consecutive matches, suffering defeats in its last two fixtures. Their opponent, San Jose (6-7-4), had been enjoying an unbeaten run over six games, a streak that began after a 2-1 setback at Columbus on April 26.
The action saw João Klauss netting a goal during first-half stoppage time, granting St. Louis a 1-0 advantage. Klauss capitalized on a lofted delivery from Löwen, deftly moving past the defense and slotting the ball under goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr., who was sluggish in leaving his goal.
San Jose’s Josef Martínez equalized in the 83rd minute by redirecting a cross from Vítor Costa into the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1.
A tense moment in the closing stages of the match involved St. Louis midfielder Conrad Wallem, who was handed his second yellow card late in second-half stoppage time. In the end, St. Louis managed to secure the win, giving their fans a much-needed reason for celebration.