You win some, you lose one. Thus is the digest of the San Jose Earthquakes U.S. Open Cup experience following a defeat on penalties to Sporting Kansas City.
A Danny Hoesen goal in the opening minutes of the match was countered by a Diego Rubio equalizer later in the stanza. The two teams then battled to a 1-1 draw over another half and two periods of extra time before settling the game from the spot.
Even the penalty kick shootout went to sudden death, as Sporting’s Matt Besler converted on the host’s sixth kick, but Quakes defender Victor Bernardez has his attempt stopped by goalkeeper Tim Melia to end the often tense affair at Children’s Mercy Park.