Introduction to the Match
Marco Reus scored two goals for the LA Galaxy on Sunday night in a 2-2 tie with Los Angeles FC in the 20th playing of El Tráfico in the MLS regular season.
LA Galaxy’s Performance
The Galaxy (0-10-4), the defending MLS Cup champions, have a minus-21 goal differential, worst in MLS, and are off to the worst start in MLS history.
Marco Reus’ Goals
Reus opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Hugo Lloris made a diving stop of a shot by Gabriel Pec on a breakaway but Reus tapped the rebound into a wide-open net from point-blank range. The 35-year-old slipped a free kick from the edge of the penalty arc inside the right post to make it 2-2 in the 87th minute.
LAFC’s Performance
Denis Bouanga tied it in the 13th minute when, on the left side, he cut back to evade a defender and ripped a shot from well outside the area that curled inside the back post to make it 1-1. The 30-year-old has scored in three consecutive games and has seven goals in the last seven matches for LAFC.
Nathan Ordaz’ Goal
Nathan Ordaz scored his third goal of the season — and the fourth of the 21-year-old’s career — to make it 2-0 in the 50th. Ryan Hollingshead played a perfectly-placed ball ahead that split two pairs of defenders before ripped a first-touch shot inside the near post from the left-center of the area.
Current Standing
LAFC (6-4-4) is unbeaten in seven straight, including a 4-0 win over Seattle on Wednesday.
Conclusion
The 2-2 tie between LA Galaxy and LAFC marked an exciting match with notable performances from Marco Reus and Denis Bouanga. Despite the Galaxy’s worst start in MLS history, Reus’ two goals showcased the team’s potential for improvement. LAFC’s unbeaten streak in seven straight matches demonstrates their strength and consistency in the league.
FAQs
- Q: Who scored two goals for the LA Galaxy in the match against LAFC?
A: Marco Reus scored two goals for the LA Galaxy. - Q: What is the current standing of the LA Galaxy in the MLS?
A: The Galaxy (0-10-4) has the worst start in MLS history with a minus-21 goal differential. - Q: How many consecutive games has Denis Bouanga scored in for LAFC?
A: Denis Bouanga has scored in three consecutive games for LAFC. - Q: What is LAFC’s current record in the MLS?
A: LAFC (6-4-4) is unbeaten in seven straight matches.
