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Akapo propels Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps

  • San Jose Earthquakes defender Paul Marie (3) kisses goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Brito (42) on the head at the end of the second half of the team's soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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    San Jose Earthquakes defender Paul Marie (3) kisses goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Brito (42) on the head at the end of the second half of the team's soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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  • Vancouver Whitecaps forward Sergio Cordova (9) goes up for a header against San Jose Earthquakes defender Rodrigues, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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    Vancouver Whitecaps forward Sergio Cordova (9) goes up for a header against San Jose Earthquakes defender Rodrigues, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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  • San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, left, celebrates after scoring against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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    San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, left, celebrates after scoring against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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  • San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Carlos Gruezo (7) slide-tackles Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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  • Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (18) fails to block a shot by San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) for a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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    Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (18) fails to block a shot by San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) for a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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  • San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, right, scores on a header against Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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  • Vancouver Whitecaps defender Javain Brown works with the ball near San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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    Vancouver Whitecaps defender Javain Brown works with the ball near San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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    Vancouver Whitecaps defender Javain Brown, left, fends off San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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San Jose Earthquakes defender Paul Marie (3) kisses goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Brito (42) on the head at the end of the second half of the team's soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Sergio Cordova (9) goes up for a header against San Jose Earthquakes defender Rodrigues, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, left, celebrates after scoring against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Carlos Gruezo (7) slide-tackles Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (18) fails to block a shot by San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) for a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse, right, scores on a header against Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) celebrates after scoring against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Javain Brown works with the ball near San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Javain Brown, left, fends off San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell during the first half of an MLS soccer match in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Akapo scored a goal in the 77th minute to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

Cristian Espinoza had an assist on Akapo's match-winner for the Earthquakes (1-1-0). San Jose improved to 7-1-8 against Vancouver at home since the Whitecaps joined the league in 2011. San Jose lost its opener 2-1 to Atlanta United. The Earthquakes had never lost a regular-season match it led entering stoppage time.

Alessandro Schöpf staked the Whitecaps (0-2-0) to an early lead with a goal in the 19th minute. Jeremy Ebobisse scored the equalizer for San Jose in the 68th minute.

The Earthquakes outshot the Whitecaps 20-7 with a 6-2 edge in shots on goal.

Daniel de Sousa Brito made one save for the Earthquakes. Yohei Takaoka had four saves for the Whitecaps.

Both teams are in action again on Saturday. The Earthquakes host the Colorado Rapids and the Whitecaps host Dallas.