LAFC beat Galaxy 2-1 in ‘El Tráfico’ to claim Western Conference title

2024-07-05 05:36:02

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Kai Kamara and Denis Buanga scored within four minutes of the first half and Los Angeles FC beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 on Thursday. It moved from its No. 1 spot in the West.

On Independence Day, 70,076 fans attended the Rose Bowl to witness a showdown between two of the best teams in the league. It was the second-largest attendance for an MLS game this season, behind only Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on April 13 at Arrowhead Stadium. 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City in front of 72,610 fans.

Brazilian Gabriel Peque scored for the Galaxy, whose five-game winning streak was ended. They’re stagnant at 40 points, level with Real Salt Lake, who sit second on goal difference.

Los Angeles FC has remained unbeaten in 10 consecutive league games and currently tops the table with 43 points.

In the 40th minute, Kamara scored with a header following taking a corner kick. He scored 147 goals in the regular season, becoming the second-leading scorer in MLS history.

In the 44th minute, Argentinian Julian Ode fouled Colombian player Eduard Artusta, and Buanga scored his 14th goal of the season via a penalty kick.

Since May 11, LAFC has gone nine consecutive games without losing a MLS game.

This derby, known as “El Tráfico”, has been held for 23 times, with each team achieving 9 wins and 5 draws. Los Angeles FC scored 49 goals and conceded 48 goals.

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Petar Musa and Nikosi Tafari added goals for Dallas, which also used Paraguayan midfielder Cristian Paredes on Thursday )’s own goal to defeat the Portland Timbers 3-2.

In the 8th minute, Brazilian Anthony received a pass from compatriot Evander and scored with his right hand. Portland led 1-0 and maintained the lead until halftime.

This was Anthony’s fourth goal of the season and Evander’s 12th assist.

In the 4th minute of the second half, Moussa scored to equalize the score for Dallas. Tsiki Ntsabeleng and Sebastian Lletget created the play that allowed Moussa to score 10 points in his rookie season.

In the 61st minute, Tafari gave the home team a 2-1 lead with Leggett’s fifth assist of the season.

Two minutes later, Evander equalized for Forest with an assist from Anthony. It was Evander’s tenth goal of the season and Anthony’s third assist.

In the 87th minute, Paredes scored an own goal.

Portland has won three straight. He remains undefeated in seven duels, recording five wins and two draws.

The setback allowed him to score 30 points, ranking sixth in the Western Conference. Dallas reached 23, ranking 11th.

Oliver Larraz scored his first career goal with an assist from Djordje Mihailovic, who converted the penalty kick in injury time , helping the Colorado Rapids defeat Sporting Kansas City 2-1.

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