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# San Diego FC Rallies to Defeat San Jose Earthquakes 2-1
San Diego FC secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, rising to the top of the Western Conference standings [[1]].A late goal by Marcus Ingvartsen and an assist on Anders Dreyer’s winner propelled the expansion side to their latest win.
## Match Recap
The match remained scoreless until the 77th minute when Josef Martínez put the Earthquakes ahead with his 12th goal of the season and 128th of his career [[2]]. Though, San Diego responded quickly. Ingvartsen, who entered the game as a substitute in the 64th minute, equalized in the 81st minute after a pass from Franco Negri. Just three minutes later, Ingvartsen and defender christopher mcvey assisted Dreyer for the winning goal.
Did You Know?
San Diego FC is the first expansion team in MLS history to win six consecutive road matches.
## Key Stats
| Team | Goals | Shots | Possession |
|—|—|—|—|
| San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 10 | 48% |
| San Diego FC | 2 | 12 | 52% |
## Standings Implications
This victory moves San diego FC into first place in the Supporters’ Shield race, awarded to the team with the best regular season record in the 30-team league [[3]]. The Earthquakes remain in a playoff contention position, but this loss sets them back.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Marcus Ingvartsen’s impact off the bench. He’s quickly becoming a key player for San Diego FC.
## Looking Ahead
San Diego will host the Portland Timbers on Saturday. The Earthquakes will travel to play the Houston dynamo on the same day.
Do you think San diego FC can maintain their momentum and win the Supporters’ Shield? What adjustments will the Earthquakes need to make to improve their playoff chances?
## additional Details
CJ dos Santos made four saves for San Diego, while Daniel De Sousa Britto had one save for the Earthquakes. Franco Negri earned his first assist of the season for San Diego, after having one assist in 11 appearances with Inter Miami last season. Christopher McVey recorded his first assist in 102 career appearances.
