San Jose Earthquakes II 0:2 Saint Louis City SC 2 — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Nighte Pickering's double earned Saint Louis City SC 2 a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro. The forward struck in the 25th minute and then again in the 54th, with Andrew De Gannes providing the assist for the second, and the result was never seriously threatened thereafter.

The visitors took control early and never let go. Pickering opened the scoring from open play before the half-hour mark, and after Zach Zengue collected a yellow card in the 56th minute, the away side doubled their lead through Pickering again just two minutes earlier. San Jose enjoyed more of the ball at 56% but managed only 0.84 expected goals to Saint Louis's 1.52, with the visitors also edging the shot count in the first half six to two.

The numbers tell a tale of efficiency over volume. Saint Louis City SC 2 were the better side in the first half, creating 0.87 xG to the hosts' 0.11, and though San Jose pushed harder after the break with thirteen shots, their reward was nothing. Pickering was the standout with his two goals and a rating of nine out of ten from his forward position. CheckLive's model rated Saint Louis City SC 2 marginally ahead, and the result confirmed it, with the live signal backing the away win.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of San Jose Earthquakes II vs Saint Louis City SC 2?

San Jose Earthquakes II 0-2 Saint Louis City SC 2 (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Nighte Pickering (25') for Saint Louis City SC 2; Nighte Pickering (54', assist Andrew De Gannes) for Saint Louis City SC 2.

Was Saint Louis City SC 2's win deserved?

Yes — Saint Louis City SC 2 were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in San Jose Earthquakes II vs Saint Louis City SC 2?

Yellow cards: Zach Zengue (Saint Louis City SC 2).

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