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Earthquakes advance in U.S. Open Cup with late Opara goal

By JOSE M. ROMERO

The San Jose Earthquakes saved their very best for the final moments of their U.S. Open Cup match Tuesday night against the Portland Timbers, and made a little history in the process.

Ike Opara headed in a cross from Sam Cronin in the 120th minute of a match that went into two extra-time sessions, giving the Quakes a 1-0 win and their first U.

Read the full article at Soccer By Ives.

Soccer By Ives @ May 4, 2011 1:50 AM EDT | Blog Profile

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