San José Earthquakes and Toronto FC drew 0-0

SJ Earthquakes and Toronto FC failed to open the scoring in the match corresponding to week 5, played this Saturday at Avaya Stadium.

The figure of the meeting was Raoul Petretta. The Toronto FC defender was important as he cleared 4 dangerous balls.

Another of the key players at Avaya Stadium was James Marcinkowski. The San José Earthquakes goalkeeper had a great performance against Toronto FC as he saved 2 shots.

It was a highly contested game with fouls on both sides. There were 2 cautioned: Benji Kikanovic and Federico Bernardeschi.

SJ Earthquakes coach Luis González Gallaguer arranged a 4-3-3 formation on the field with James Marcinkowski in goal; Carlos Akapo, Jonathan Mensah, Rodrigues and Paul Marie on the defensive line; Jackson Yueill, Michael Baldisimo and Benji Kikanovic in the middle; and Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse and Cade Cowell in attack.

For their part, those led by Bob Bradley planted themselves with a 4-5-1 strategy with Sean Johnson under the three sticks; Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Matt Hedges, Sigurd Rosted and Raoul Petretta on defense; Michael Bradley, Víctor Vazquez, Federico Bernardeschi, Brandon Servania and Alonso Coello in midfield; and Deandre Kerr up front.

The designated referee for the match was Fotis Bazakos.

SJ Earthquakes will host Dynamo on the next round, while Toronto FC will host Charlotte FC at BMO Field.

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