Nigerian-American Ike Opara scored two goals to help his MLS side Minnesota United defeat hosts San Jose Earthquakes 5-2.
The experienced defender rose above his marker to put away off Jan Gregus’s corner kick in the 13th minute to give his club a 1-0 lead.
He scored his second of the night in the 71st minute to give Minnesota United a 5-2 lead with a header off Jan Gregus corner kick again.
He won his side a penalty which resulted in the fourth goal for his team after he was pulled down by San Jose earthquakes defender.
His performance also earned him the man-of-the-match.
