Missed Calls Result in an Earthquakes 1-1 Tie With Fire

It was a night that ended on a high note, with Stephen Lenhart scoring the game tying goal in the dying moments of stoppage time on his own wig night.

But that was the one bright moment in an otherwise controversial and frustrating night for the Earthquakes against the Chicago Fire. San Jose played from behind for much of the match, after Chris Rolfe scored for the Fire in the 37th minute on a nicely timed shot past goalkeepr Jon Busch.

The controversy was mostly centered on the sideline referee, who missed not one, but two blatant handballs by the Fire in the box that cost the Quakes two penalty kick opportunities.

But they just wouldn't give up. In the eighth minute of stoppage time, Chris Wondolowski redirected a pass from Shea Salinas, right onto the foot of Lenhart, who was in perfect rhythm to blast one by several defenders and past the goalkeeper to score the equalizer.

With the tie, the Quakes now have 44 points and stay atop of the Western Conference.

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