LA Galaxy triumphed 4-1 over Austin FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday as objectives from Chicharito, Dejan Joveljić and Efrain Alvarez led the Western Conference aspect to three factors.
The Galaxy got the likelihood to take the early lead after Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič introduced down Kevin Cabral inside the field to award the hosts a penalty. Chicharito stepped up to the spot, directing the shot to the proper for goalkeeper Brad Struver to simply block.
The Mexican ahead nearly redeemed himself, scoring in the thirty sixth minute earlier than the aim was disallowed by VAR for a handball. Despite LA Galaxy’s dominance in the first half, groups headed into halftime with a 0-0 scoreline.
The two sides returned to the pitch keen to rating in the second 45, managing makes an attempt on aim at each ends. It was Austin FC that accomplished the feat first after Diego Fagundez buried a shot in the 53rd minute to acquire the lead. Wolff initiated the goal-scoring alternative, finishing a sort out inside the field to acquire possession earlier than discovering Fagundez, who made the fast flip to ship the ball into the prime proper nook.
But Austin’s celebrations didn’t final lengthy. Only 9 minutes later, Chicharito leveled the rating with a right-footed shot from the left to attain the backside nook.
Substitute Dejan Joveljić then managed the team’s second and third. The participant first took benefit of Žan Kolmanič’s unhealthy defending to strike the ball previous Struver for the second aim, earlier than connecting with Efrain Alvarez to full a right-footed shot into the heart of the web for the 3-1.
Efrain Alvarez completed off the sport, beating goalkeeper Brad Struver one-on-one to full a left-footed strike into the heart of the aim.
The victory boosted LA Galaxy’s Western Conference standings to fifth, whereas Austin FC stays in fourth.
GK: Jonathan Bond – 8/10 – Solid efficiency, can’t be blamed for the aim.
RB: Julián Araujo – 7.5/10 – Exciting at instances, however have to be extra constant to stand out.
CB: Derrick Williams – 7/10 – Not his strongest efficiency, however nonetheless managed six clearances.
CB: Nick DePuy – 7.5/10 – Good protection all through, sturdy communication with Bond when needed.
LB: Raheem Edwards – 7.5/10 – Better defending in the first half, however appeared misplaced throughout Austin FC’s aim.
RW: Kévin Cabral – 7.5/10 – Not his strongest efficiency, however reached the aim on two events. Must work on precision to make a deeper affect.
CM: Rayan Raveloson – 7/10 – Stronger defensively throughout the match, however managed to push ahead to try one shot on aim and one astray.
CAM: Marco Delgado – 7/10 – Took on a supportive position, however must be stronger on the assault shifting ahead.
CM: Victor Vazquez – 7/10 – Minimal affect in the first 45.
LW: Samuel Grandsir – 6.5/10 – Underwhelming. Did not play to his potential, managing one shot on the right track earlier than disappearing.
F: Chicharito – 7.5/10 – Widely inconsistent. Missed a penalty, however considerably redeemed himself with a aim and energetic participation. Exciting to watch when at his finest, however can’t be fully relied on.
SUB: Efraín Álvarez (For Vazquez, ’45) – 10/10 – Exciting to watch, got here on to take dangers and try a number of photographs on aim earlier than scoring in the ninetieth minute. Also offered an help.
SUB: Dejan Joveljić (For Grandsire, ’57) – 10/10 – Came off the bench to rating twice. Also offered an help.
SUB: Chase Gasper (For Edwards, ’69) – 7/10 – Provided the needed protection, nothing particular.
SUB: Daniel Aguirre (For Chicharito, ’69) – 6/10 – Underperformed given the alternatives.
SUB: Kelvin Leerdam (For Cabral, ’78) – N/A
GK: Brad Stuver – 9/10 – Strong efficiency. Saved Chicharito’s penalty in the first half earlier than saving Austin FC from what might have been a 6-1 sport.
RB: Hector Jiménez – 7/10 – Made two needed clearances, however nothing particular.
CB: Julio Cascante – 7.5/10 – Overall good protection earlier than the third aim, fully misplaced to Joveljić.
CB: Ruben Gabrielsen – 7.5/10 – Decent, however wants somebody in the backline to join with- can’t cease 4 objectives alone.
LB: Žan Kolmanič – 5/10 – Terrible defending, introduced down Cabral to award Galaxy a penalty inside the first 5 minutes earlier than making the mistake that led to the second aim.
RW: Owen Wolff – 8/10 – An thrilling prospect. Still discovering his rhythm and footing, however is usually a threatening participant. Assisted the first aim.
CM: Daniel Pereira – 7/10 – Did not assist, didn’t hinder.
CAM: Sebastián Driussi – 7.5/10 – Not at his finest, however took some dangers to shake issues up.
CM: Alexander Ring – 6/10 – Another disappointment. Failed to become involved as we have seen him be. Far too depending on teammates.
LW: Diego Fagúndez – 9/10 – Scored the aim.
F: Maximiliano Urruti – 6/10 – Disappointing, lacked affect and energy. Blended into the background.
SUB: Jon Gallagher (For Kolmanič, ’66) – 7/10 – Better than Kolmanič, at the least he wasn’t a legal responsibility.
SUB: Nick Lima (For Jimenez, ’66) – 6.5/10 – Didn’t do a lot to change the tempo.
SUB: Ethan Finlay (For Wolff, ’66) – 7/10 – Managed a shot astray, however mediocre in any other case.
SUB: Felipe Martins (For Fagundez, ’75) – N/A
SUB: Moussa Kalilou Djitté (For Urruti) – N/A