STANFORD, Calif. — When the San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy meet in the annual California Clasico at Stanford Stadium, anything can happen. This year, add another amazing comeback to the record books, as Shea Salinas scored deep in stoppage time to earn the Quakes a come from behind 2-1 victory.
The Earthquakes earned a measure of revenge for a loss to the Galaxy at home in late May, and the win pushed their overall record to 7-6-5 and 26 points, good for third place in the Western Conference.
Jelle Van Damme had staked the Galaxy to an early lead on a brilliant volley, but the Quakes never gave up on their road back to victory.