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Fine margins fall in LA Galaxy's favour away in a goal-fest

LA Galaxy edge past SJ Earthquakes

LA Galaxy beat SJ Earthquakes in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, in a game related to matchweek 3 of MLS. To this matchday, Alex Covelo's team came from a draw, and Greg Vanney's team came from a win. Nathan Pelae was decisive with 1 goal.

The first goal was scored by Javier Hernández after 12 minutes. Shortly before the interval, Gastón Brugman doubled the lead for LA Galaxy.

With 69 minutes on the clock, Los Angeles, CA's team increased their lead with a goal from Javier Hernández. In the 74th minute, Cristian Espinoza struck for SJ Earthquakes, from the penalty spot. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Nathan Pelae wrapped things up, assisted by Miguel Trauco.

. In the next fixture, LA Galaxy will play at home against Real Salt Lake. Meanwhile, SJ Earthquakes will play at home against Minnesota United.

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Factos Marcantes
  • Were recorded 1051 passes, the highest this season

SJ Earthquakes
  • Increased their poor run with 4 games winning

LA Galaxy
  • Made only 11, his lowest in the competition

  • Managed to win only 6 corners, a new low in the competition

  • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 55%

  • Achieved the highest in the competition with 580 passes

COMPETITION

Major League Soccer 2022
United States of America
United States of America
FaseLeague 
JornadaGroup WestMatchweek 3

STADIUM

Avaya Stadium
Avaya Stadium
United States of America
San Jose, CA
Capacity18 000
Pitch size-
Founded2015
Head-to-head
31
33% Wins
40
43% Wins
93
Official matches