FRISCO, Texas — On Wednesday night, the San Jose Earthquakes clinched a thrilling victory by defeating FC Dallas 4-2, thanks to a dynamic second-half performance. Taking advantage of the situation, Beau Leroux netted a crucial goal in the 76th minute, helping San Jose seal the win against a Dallas side that ended the match with just nine players on the field.
The Earthquakes, now holding a 7-7-5 record, showcased their growing prowess by improving their performance on the road to a balanced 4-4-2 this season. The team is enjoying a strong streak with only one defeat in their last nine encounters.
San Jose drew level at 1-1 shortly into the second half when Cristian Arango rose to the occasion with his 10th goal of the season. Arango connected beautifully with a corner kick delivered by Cristian Espinoza, who continues to lead the league in assists.
Josef Martínez added to the Earthquakes’ tally, marking his remarkable 124th career goal in the 57th minute, again assisted by the playmaking Espinoza.
Leroux capitalized on a critical error by Dallas deep in their own area, giving San Jose a 3-2 edge. Mark-Anthony Kaye then wrapped up the scoring for San Jose with his inaugural goal for the team during stoppage time.
FC Dallas found themselves shorthanded after Kaick Ferreira received a direct red card in the 79th minute. Shortly afterward, in the 85th minute, Sebastien Ibeagha also saw red for pulling down Preston Judd near the 18-yard line.
Earlier, Petar Musa had opened the scoresheet for Dallas in the 30th minute, capping off an impressive solo effort by Luciano Acosta. In the 68th minute, Musa also played a part in a creative play, setting up Shaq Moore to level the score at 2 with a clever deflection.
The match’s kick-off was delayed due to stormy weather, adding an element of suspense before the first whistle blew.