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Galaxy Edges Sounders in Tense MLS Cup Conference Final Clash
Carson, California – The Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the Seattle Sounders FC by a score of 1-0 in a thrilling MLS Cup Conference Final match at Dignity Health Sports Park. A lone goal from D. Joveljic in the 85th minute decided a tightly contested match marked by Seattle’s disciplinary issues.
The Galaxy controlled possession (54%), generating 13 shots, 5 of which were on target. The Seattle Sounders, with 46% possession, managed 8 shots, 4 on goal. The Sounders accumulated 3 yellow cards, while the Galaxy remained without any cautions. The foul count also showed a disparity, with 8 for Los Angeles and 13 for Seattle. Despite the cards and physical play, the match concluded without any red cards. Canadian referee Drew Fischer had a busy night managing the game. The Galaxy’s victory propels them to the next round of the MLS Cup.
Substitutions los angeles galaxy: at minute 46 M. Delgado came in and M. Reus went out., at minute 88 G. Brugman came in and D. Joveljic went out., at minute 90 D. Fagundez came in and J. Paintsil went out.
Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 70 Joao Paulo came in and A. Rusnak went out., at minute 88 L. Chu came in and A. Roldan went out., at minute 90 J. Atencio came in and Nathan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles Galaxy
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