San Jose, CA- On Saturday the San Jose Earthquakes kept their playoff hopes alive with a come from behind 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. Earthquakes opened up the match with a goal from Simon Dawkins early in the first half. RSL pulled level shortly before halftime thanks to a strike by Justin Glad. But the Quakes (8-10-13, 37 points) earned their first win since August 12th with a goal from Fatai Alashe.
The victory keeps the Quakes within six points of the sixth and final playoff spot in the West. As for Salt Lake (12-11-9, 45 points) the loss means that they will need to wait one more week to clinch their spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
On hand to cover the match on Saturday was Lyndsay Radnedge of Center Line Soccer. You can check out her photos below!
