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Galaxy Triumphs Over Red Bulls in Thrilling MLS Cup Final
Carson, California – In a thrilling encounter at Dignity Health Sports Park before a passionate crowd, Los Angeles Galaxy claimed the 2024 MLS Cup title, defeating New York Red Bulls 2-1.
The match started with a flurry of early goals. At the 9th minute, J. Paintsil opened the scoring for the Galaxy, and just four minutes later, D. Joveljic doubled the lead with a clinical finish. The Red Bulls responded in the 28th minute with a goal from S. Nealis, narrowing the gap and setting up a tense finish.
Despite New York Red Bulls’ superior possession (58% to Galaxy’s 42%), Los Angeles proved more clinical in attack, registering 11 shots (6 on target) compared to the Red Bulls’ 9 shots (3 on target). The Red Bulls committed 11 fouls, while the Galaxy committed 8. Both teams received yellow cards; two for the Red Bulls and one for Los Angeles. Los Angeles Galaxy’s superior shot accuracy and defensive solidity were key to their victory. The match was officiated by Guido Gonzales Jr, USA.
Substitutions new york red bulls: at minute 65 R. Donkor came in and P. Stroud went out., at minute 65 Elias Manoel came in and D. Vanzeir went out., at minute 84 W. Carmona came in and D. Edelman went out., at minute 84 C. Burke came in and D. Nealis went out.
Substitutions los angeles galaxy: at minute 75 M. Reus came in and G. Brugman went out., at minute 78 D. Fagundez came in and D. Joveljic went out., at minute 90 J. Neal came in and J. Paintsil went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles Galaxy
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