LA Galaxy Defeats LAFC in Thrilling Derby
The LA Galaxy defeated LAFC 5-2 in a vibrant derby held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The game was marked by intensity and excitement, with spectacular goals and several yellow cards.
LAFC started dominating the encounter and went ahead on the scoreboard in the 4th minute with a goal from M. Bogusz. D. Bouanga extended the lead in the 15th minute, but the Galaxy’s reaction was not long in coming.
D. Joveljic pulled one back in the 53rd minute, and E. Cerrillo equalized just two minutes later. D. Joveljic scored again in the 67th minute, turning the score around for the Galaxy. The visiting team sealed the victory with two more goals, one from D. Joveljic in the 67th minute and another from R. Puig in the 86th minute.
The match was full of emotions, with several yellow cards from both teams, including a red card for L. O’Brien of LAFC.
The LA Galaxy dominated possession of the ball (62%) and recorded 18 shots, 10 of them on target. LAFC, meanwhile, had 38% possession and took 14 shots, 5 of them on target.
The Galaxy took the victory in a game full of intensity and goals, showing clear dominance over their rivals.
Substitutions los angeles fc: at minute 72 M. Chanot came in and O. Giroud went out., at minute 72 K. Kamara came in and I. Sanchez went out., at minute 87 E. Atuesta came in and T. Tillman went out., at minute 87 N. Ordaz came in and D. Bouanga went out., at minute 87 S. Palencia came in and O. Campos went out.
Substitutions los angeles galaxy: at minute 78 M. Berry came in and D. Joveljic went out., at minute 82 M. Delgado came in and D. Fagundez went out., at minute 89 G. Brugman came in and E. Cerrillo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles Galaxy
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