The LA Galaxy never really got going Saturday night at Stanford Stadium, losing to the San Jose Earthquakes by a three-goal margin after pushing late for an equalizer.
The unique man-marking system deployed by manager Matias Almeyda has frustrated opponents the past few months, and LA were the latest team to struggle against the well-oiled Quakes machine.
In the 11th minute Vako put San Jose in front off a broken set piece, firing a low rocket from outside the right corner of the box that beat David Bingham at the far post.