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.
SJ Earthquakes | LA Galaxy | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
- | Tackles Won | 1 | 7 | |
8 | 4 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
8 | 69 | Total Passes | 79 | 7 |
8 | 62 | Passes Completed | 73 | 7 |
1 | Saves | 1 | ||
7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |