SAN FRANCISCO – Cordell Cato scored in the second half to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-1 victory over Sacramento Republic FC on Wednesday night in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup.
San Jose midfielder Khari Stephenson converted a penalty kick in first-half stoppage time after Justin Braun put third-tier Sacramento ahead with a glancing header in the 42nd minute.
The Earthquakes will face MLS rival Seattle or the amateur side PSA Elite in the fifth round June 24.