LA Galaxy 2-0 FC Dallas: Zlatan takes Galaxy to the victory
Final Score | LA Galaxy 2-0 FC Dallas, MLS
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LA Galaxy takes the win at home!
GAME OVER! Galaxy wins again as they're back at home
This is going to go to Galaxy as there are just two minutes left
4 minutes of added time
Dallas wins a corner, but the attempt ends in nothing
Dallas pressuring up front as Galaxy have conceded the control of the ball
Galaxy with all the momentun is controling the game in the last run
PENALTY ZLATAAN! The Swede increases the lead from the spot kick
Dallas took the ball and with a series of rebound complicated this for Galaxy in their small, however the LA defense manages to clear the ball
Galaxy keeps the pressure but Dallas is well on spot to block the spaces
FC Dallas wants to react but Galaxy is having all the control of the ball
FC Dallas - In goes Gyasi for Pomykal
Galaxy wakes up and they start to quick the pace
Galaxy keeps going up front but can't find any clearing
Galaxy keeps pressuring Dallas but the rhythm of the game is quite slow
FC Dallas - In goes Servania for Mosquera
Dallas with the counter attack but the LA Galaxy defense recovers their possition to stop the Texans attempt
LA Galaxy - Alvarez for Alvarez
Delay over, Galaxy takes the shot but the defense sends it to corner!
FOUL! Galaxy wins an important free kick in attack, though the game is stop as an FC Dallas player is down on the grass
The rhythm of the game is a bit slow with Galaxy pressuring Dallas a bit more
Galaxy with the collective play, but fails to find a space between the lines and the game still at zeros
LA Galaxy - In goes Antuna for Araujo
FERRERIIIRAA !!! Dallas just missed the first one
Corner! Dallas with a nice chance in attack, but the play ends with Acosta sending the ball to the stands
Zlatan with the strike from outside the box but it goes directly to Gonzalez hands
Galaxy started hard, they want to score early in the second half but Dallas is well on spot
Second half is underway!
Halftime!
What a move by Zlatan, but Pavon assists is crucial, that was going to be a great goal. The Swede asked for penalty but the ref called for corner and it all ended in nothing
Galaxy pressuring hard up front as they want to score before the whistle!
We're five minutes away from the end of the first half with no goals yet
Dallas with the ball back trying to open up some space at Galaxy's side of the field
Corner! Galaxy with a chance and after a series of rebounds, Gonzalez stops the LA attempt
The game has move center field, with Dallas controling the ball for the last minutes of the match
BARRIOOOS!!! Dallas is looking more comfortable in the field right now and is pressuring Galaxy hard upfront!
MOSQUERA!!! Dallas is getting bold and start pressuring the home side, Mosquera's attempt goes to the side although he was offside
CLOOOOOSEEE !!!! Dallas takes advantage of an opening an almost gets the first goal of the match
Lletget and Feltscher try the play from the wings, but Dallas is compact in defense
Galaxy with the collective play tries to open up spaces between FC Dallas lines
The game has a slow pace with Galaxy creating more chances on goal as they now win a free kick in the defensive half
Dallas recovers the ball and go forward but the home side recovers the ball too
Galaxy with a bit more control pressures Dallas on their side of the field
The game stars to get a little more rhythm as both teams are fighting for control
Corner! Dallas creates a nice chance as they strike but its attempt goes to the crossboard and Galaxy is saved!
LA Galaxy with the counter attack and Pavon with a crazy move clears his path but the defense crosses and stops his chance to score!
Nothing happens although Dallas stays with the ball
Dallas with the counter attack and creates some danger for the home team as they win a corner!
The attempt is cleared by Dallas but Galaxy has the ball again!
Galaxy is starting to pressure Dallas upfront and win a corner!
What a nice chance but there was a lot of traffic in the area for Galaxy to find a clearing and score... nice attempt though
Galaxy wins a new free kick in attack, an important chance on goal
Galaxy with the long shot as Jona was looking for Pavon upfront but nothing happens
FC Dallas recovers the ball and tries to pressure LA Galaxy on their side of the field
Galaxy starts moving the ball as they tried to go forward and control the game
The attempt ends in nothing as the Texan defense clears the ball
Galaxy wins an early free kick in attack!
Zlatan moves and the game is on!
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has failed to score in either of his last two MLS games, if he fails to score tonight, it would be his longest streak without a goal in MLS since a five game run in April-May 2018.
LA Galaxy have lost ten of their 15 league matches since May, accumulating 15 points and a -12 goal differential
FC Dallas has not lost to Galaxy in seven games with six wins and one draw. Overall they have mroe wins against the LA side than any other MLS team at least since 2007
FC Dallas starting lineup
- goalkeeper
- 1Jesse Gonzalez
- defenders
- 2Reggie Cannon
- 12Ryan Hollingshead
- 24Matt Hedges
- 3Ziegler
- midfielders
- 27Jesus Ferreira
- 19Paxton Pomykal
- 8Bryan Acosta
- forwards
- 21Michael Barrios
- 14Dominique Badji
- 11Hárold Mosquera
- substitutes
- CoachLuchi Gonzalezs433
- 13Z. Ondrasek
- 29Bryan Reynolds
- 20Jimmy Maurer
- 7Gyasi
- 4Bressan
- 18Brandon Servania
- 33Edwin Cerrillo
AS to follow, Michael Barrios: The Colombian comes from having a great game with three assists in the 5-3 victory against the Minnesota United team. Barrios is one of the key players in the offense.
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is coming off of a huge win at home against Minnesota United thanks to Brandon Servania, with the Texans proving to be very dangerous even outside home.
AS to follow, Christian Pavon: The arrival of the Argentine soccer player has been a great incentive for those led by Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Pavon wants to be a key piece with the LA squad.
LA Galaxy starting XI
- goalkeeper
- 1David Bingham
- defenders
- 5Daniel Steres
- 25Feltscher
- 3Diego Polenta
- 16Skjelvik
- midfielders
- 17Lletget
- 22Julian Araujo
- 10Cristian Pavon
- 8Jonathan
- 26Efrain Alvarez
- forwards
- 9Ibrahimovic
- substitutes
- CoachGuillermo Barross4231
- 11Fabio Álvarez
- 18Carlos Antuna
- 27Emil Cuello
- 4David Romney
- 28Matt Lampson
- 21Giancarlo González
- 6Carrasco
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy has three consecutive losses against Portland Timbers, Atlanta United and now against DC United. Now they will seek to get out of that lousy run when hosting FC Dallas at home, where they've been a little stronger.
The Galaxy is going through a tough time after coming from three straight losses, although all those bad results were on the road, they hope to get back on track when they go against FC Dallas at home.
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