In a match that had been postponed twice due to weather, the LA Galaxy and LAFC finally met on July 4th at the Rose Bowl in front of a record-breaking crowd of 82,110 fans. The Galaxy came out on top, defeating LAFC 2-1 in a thrilling match that lived up to the hype.
The Galaxy got off to a fast start, taking the lead in the 11th minute when Riqui Puig scored off a beautiful cross from Efrain Alvarez. LAFC equalized in the 57th minute when Ilie Sanchez headed in a corner kick, but the Galaxy responded just three minutes later when Samuel Grandsir scored the game-winner.
The match was played in front of an electric atmosphere, with the crowd creating a raucous noise throughout the night. The fans were treated to a high-quality match, with both teams creating chances. In the end, the Galaxy were the better team on the night, and they deserved their victory.
The win was a big one for the Galaxy, who had lost their previous two matches. It also gave them a measure of revenge over LAFC, who had beaten them in the previous two El Trafico matches.
The Galaxy are now in third place in the Western Conference, while LAFC are in fifth place. The two teams will meet again on October 1st at Banc of California Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- The Galaxy won the match 2-1 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 82,110 fans.
- Riqui Puig scored the opening goal for the Galaxy, while Samuel Grandsir scored the game-winner.
- LAFC equalized in the 57th minute through Ilie Sanchez.
- The match was played in an electric atmosphere, with the crowd creating a raucous noise throughout the night.
- The win was a big one for the Galaxy, who had lost their previous two matches.
- The Galaxy are now in third place in the Western Conference, while LAFC are in fifth place.
Quotes
- "It was a great atmosphere," said Galaxy coach Greg Vanney. "The fans were incredible, and they really helped us get the win."
- "We knew this was going to be a tough game," said Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan. "But we played well, and we deserved the win."
- "We're disappointed with the result," said LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo. "But we have to move on and focus on our next game."
Overall
The match was a great advertisement for Major League Soccer. It was a high-quality match that was played in front of a passionate crowd. The Galaxy deserved their victory, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
