Josef Martínez scores 2 goals in 4 minutes and CF Montreal beats the Earthquakes 3-0
CF Montreal's Josef Martinez, left, takes a shot on San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel (42) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Montreal, Saturday, September 28, 2024. Credit: AP/Peter McCabe
MONTREAL — Josef Martínez scored two goals in four minutes, Caden Clark had a goal and an assist, and CF Montreal beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 on Saturday night.
Montreal (9-12-10) extended its unbeaten run to four games (3-0-1) amid a playoff chase. Montreal improved to 37 points with three games remaining in the regular season.
San Jose (5-23-3) is without a victory in its last five outings (0-4-1).
Martínez opened the scoring in the 50th minute by heading in Bryce Duke's corner kick. Then Clark played a nice ball back to the top of the box for Martínez's 113th MLS goal.
Clark made it 3-0 in the 72nd with his third goal in three games. Duke sent it outside for a give-and-go before an apparent shot attempt turned into a perfect assist to Clark alone at the far post.
Martínez produced the 23rd multi-goal game of his career, passing four players for the third-most multi-goal games in MLS history.
The Earthquakes registered only two shots on target.
CF Montreal's Josef Martinez, left, battles San Jose Earthquakes' Daniel Munie during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Montreal, Saturday, September 28, 2024. Credit: AP/Peter McCabe
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