Dejan Joveljic scored two of the LA Galaxy’s four goals in the second half as they rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit for a 4-2 victory over Los Angeles FC in another thrilling edition of the El Tráfico rivalry.
Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, right, saves a shot above Los Angeles Galaxy forward Marco Reus , second from left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles Galaxy forward Marco Reus , left, controls the ball against Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Carson, Calif.
Riqui Puig had two assists before adding a late goal of his own as the Galaxy snapped their three-game losing streak in El Tráfico while formally clinching a playoff berth and moving seven points ahead of second-place LAFC. Puig and German newcomer Marco Reus thrived in their first full game together in the Galaxy’s midfield, with Reus assisting on Puig’s goal to clinch the win.
Mateusz Bogusz scored in the fourth minute for LAFC, which won the clubs’ first two meetings this year. LAFC hadn’t blown a halftime lead this season before everything fell apart in Carson. LAFC took an early lead when Bouanga got the ball near midfield and roared down the left side, muscling past defenders and putting a low ball off Maya Yoshida’s foot in front. Bogusz headed the deflection into an open net.
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