Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes

The Union dominated possession and territory at Subaru Park but couldn't find the breakthrough, falling to a 0-1 defeat against San Jose. Philadelphia peppered the Earthquakes' goal throughout the match, racking up 13 shots and winning 11 corners, yet managed just three efforts on target. It was a frustrating night of missed chances and poor finishing that ultimately cost them, as the visitors made their opportunities count when it mattered. San Jose's Daniel was the standout performer, earning Man of the Match honors with a composed display at the back. The Earthquakes struck their single decisive blow and held firm despite intense late pressure, extending their unbeaten run. For the Union, there will be real disappointment about squandering such a dominant performance, though the chances created suggest better days aren't far away.

San Jose Earthquakes beat Philadelphia Union 0-1 at Subaru Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 50% in favour of Philadelphia Union, San Jose Earthquakes made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 13 attempts from Philadelphia Union against 7 from San Jose Earthquakes over the course of the game. Philadelphia Union had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.