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2023 MLS: San Jose Earthquakes upset Real Salt Lake

First-half goals from Cristian Espinoza and Amahl Pellegrino

Last-place San Jose Earthquakes earn 2-0 victory

The San Jose Earthquakes, currently in last place, upset Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Cristian Espinoza and Amahl Pellegrino scored first-half goals to give the Earthquakes the victory. It was the first win for San Jose since May 6.

Real Salt Lake, which entered the match in fifth place in the Western Conference, has now lost two straight games.

**Here are some key stats from the match:** * San Jose outshot Real Salt Lake 12-10. * San Jose had five shots on target to Real Salt Lake's three. * Real Salt Lake had 58% of the possession. * San Jose goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made three saves. * Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath made four saves. **Here are some key moments from the match:** * Espinoza scored the opening goal in the 17th minute. * Pellegrino doubled the lead in the 35th minute. * Real Salt Lake had several chances to score in the second half, but could not find the back of the net. **The win was a big one for the Earthquakes, who are now 5-11-4 on the season.**

It was also a disappointing result for Real Salt Lake, who are now 8-7-6.

Both teams will be back in action on Wednesday, July 12.

The Earthquakes will host the Seattle Sounders, while Real Salt Lake will host the Vancouver Whitecaps.