San Diego FC secured a 2–0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday at Children's Mercy Park in MLS Regular Season action.
Hirving Lozano opened the scoring in the 23′, finishing from outside the box after being set up by Anders Dreyer to give San Diego the early advantage. Sporting Kansas City responded with pressure, as Dániel Sallói's shot missed wide in the 27′, followed by a blocked effort from Dejan Joveljic moments later. Santiago Muñóz missed another opportunity in the 29′, before Sallói forced a save in the 33′.
The hosts continued pressing in the 34′, with Logan Ndenbe's shot blocked and Dejan Joveljic's effort saved in quick succession. Despite earning multiple corners, Sporting Kansas City could not find the equalizer before halftime.
Anders Dreyer doubled San Diego's lead in the 70′, converting from the center of the box to make it 2–0. Sporting Kansas City mounted late pressure, with Jansen Miller's header saved in the 83′ and Sallói forcing two more stops in the 88′ and 90′, but San Diego held firm to claim all three points on the road.
Goal: C. Lozano vs. SKC, 23'
Goal: A. Dreyer vs. SKC, 70'
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