Cristian Espinoza’s hat-trick guides San José Earthquakes to victory over Seattle Sounders | USES

This Saturday, the match corresponding to week 8 of the United States – MLS 2022 ended 4-3 in favor of SJ Earthquakes. The goals of the game for the local team were scored by Cristian Espinoza who converted a Hat-Trick (46′ 1T, 18′ 2T and 48′ 2T, from a penalty) and Jackson Yueill (19′ 2T). While the away goals were made by Nicolás Lodeiro (13′ 1T, from a penalty), Cristian Roldan (19′ 1T) and Jordan Morris (11′ 2T).

A great play by Seattle, 19 minutes into the first half, was the one that moved the scoreboard thanks to Cristian Roldan. After receiving a pass from Nicolás Lodeiro, the midfielder headed from the large area and the ball went over the goalkeeper’s right post.

The best player of the match was Cristian Espinoza. The San José Earthquakes midfielder scored 3 goals and went for the opposite goal 6 times.

Jamiro Monteiro was another of the key players. The San José Earthquakes midfielder was precise with 2 effective passes and sought the opposite goal 4 times.

The match was cut short due to the number of fouls committed by both teams. There were several cautioned: Nathan Cardoso, Eric Remedi, Francisco Calvo and Obed Vargas.

SJ Earthquakes coach Matías Almeyda proposed a 4-5-1 formation with James Marcinkowski in goal; Paul Marie, Nathan Cardoso, Francisco Calvo and Marcos López in the defensive line; Jackson Yueill, Eric Remedi, Cristian Espinoza, Jamiro Monteiro and Ján Gregus in the middle; and Jeremy Ebobisse in attack.

For its part, Brian Schmetzer’s team took the field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Stefan Frei under the three sticks; Alexander Roldan, Jackson Ragen, Xavier Arreaga and Nouhou Tolo in defense; João Paulo Mior, Albert Rusnák, Cristian Roldan, Nicolás Lodeiro and Jordan Morris at midfield; and Raúl Ruidíaz in the lead.

Theodore Unkel was the referee who officiated the match at Avaya Stadium.

The SJ Earthquakes’ next game in the championship will be on the road against New York City FC, while Seattle hosts Vancouver Whitecaps FC.