SAN JOSE — The Earthquakes’ Amahl Pellegrino scored 63 seconds into Wednesday night’s U.S. Open Cup match against Sacramento Republic FC and San Jose hung on for a 2-1 victory at PayPal Park.

While advancing to the U.S. Open Cup’s round of 16, the Earthquakes also avenged a bitter, 4-3 extra-time loss to Sacramento in last year’s Cup.

Next up in the U.S. Open Cup, San Jose will host the Portland Timbers May 20 at 7:30 p.m.

The quick-striking Quakes scored first when Mark-Anthony Kaye and Preston Judd combined to feed Pellegrino for a 1-0 lead. San Jose scored again in the 44th minute when Nick Lima’s cross and twisting touch from Niko Tsakiris fell to Judd, who coolly slotted the ball for a 2-0 lead just before intermission.

Sacramento cut the deficit to 2-1 in second-half stoppage time when Trevor Amann got a pass from captain Rodrigo Lopez and turned it into his first goal of the season.

Quakes coach Bruce Arena wasn’t pleased that his team had to hold on for its win over their foes from the USL Championship.

“(Leading) 2-0 at halftime was a real positive, but the second half, we needed to convert some of the chances we created and did poorly in that regard,” said Arena, who used 11 new players for the match. “Conceding the goal at the end of the game is disappointing. We made a 4-0 game into a 2-1 game. That part is disappointing, but it was positive to see the number of players on the field tonight that we haven’t given a whole lot of minutes and try to make some assessment of where they are.”

San Jose also saw the return of midfielder Hernan Lopez in the 66th minute. Lopez, who underwent right shoulder surgery on March 14, hadn’t played since March 1.

Before returning to U.S. Open Cup play, the Earthquakes will play three MLS matches, including Colorado in Denver on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

International star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will visit PayPal Park on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. There are still some tickets remaining for that match.