Jamaican International Khari Stephenson scores for SJ Earthquakes in 2-2 draw vs New York Red Bulls at Stanford Stadium on Saturday July 02

Jamaican International khari Stephenson scored his 3^rd goal of the season for San Jose Earthquakes on saturday night when he fired home a rebound from New York Red Bulls Goalkeeper Coundoul in the 37^th minute from some 9 yards out in US Major League Soccer(MLS).

Stephenson's fierce left footed drive from within the 18 yard box gave the Red Bulls goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul no chance as the ball rocketed into the back net after Coundoul failed to hold onto a corner kick from the left flank. That goal leveled the score at 1-1 after the Red Bulls had taken the lead in the 7th minute with a Loel Linpere goal from close range.

The Earthquakes took a 2-1 lead in the 68th minute through a Steven Lenhart header in the penalty area. The Earthquakes lead evaporated in the 85th minute when a shot by Red Bulls striker Joel Linpere from just outside the 18 yards area, was headed into his own goal by Centre Half Burling allowing the game to end in a 2-2 draw.

The game was played at the Stanford Stadium in California and attracted a record crowd of 41,000 persons.

The drawn game has taken the San Jose Earthquakes to 21 points from 16 games and sixth place in the MLS Western Conference.

Highlights of the game, including Stephenson's goal, can be seen on the Club's website at www.sjearthquakes.com.