Seattle Sounders beat LA Galaxy in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, on matchweek 8. To this matchweek, Greg Vanney's team came from a win, and Brian Schmetzer's team came from two draws.
The first goal of the game was scored by Sacha Kljestan, from the penalty spot, after 21 minutes. With 41 minutes on the clock, Yeimar Gómez fired home for Seattle Sounders.
Raúl Ruidíaz scored the winning goal in the 49th minute.
. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Seattle Sounders will host Real Salt Lake, while LA Galaxy visit Vancouver Whitecaps.
LA Galaxy | Seattle Sounders | |||
8 | 2 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 3 | 7 |
6 | Ball steals | 6 | ||
7 | 73 | Total Passes | 58 | 8 |
7 | 62 | Passes Completed | 49 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |