MLS: Chivas USA 1, San Jose 0
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12 (UPI) --
Justin Braun scored the game's only goal Saturday night and Chivas USA beat San Jose 1-0, pushing the Earthquakes farther out of playoff contention.
Braun scored in the seventh minute after the Chivas USA defense cleared a San Jose corner kick. The Goats limited San Jose to just one shot on goal all night.
The win pulled Chivas USA (12-10-6) to within one point of Western Conference leader Houston.
The loss left San Jose (7-11-9) five points short of the final playoff spot with just three matches remaining in the regular season.
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