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Adam Booker·7 décembre 2024
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Adam Booker·7 décembre 2024
The Los Angeles Galaxy are your new MLS Cup champions after defeating the New York Red Bulls in a rip-roaring final Saturday afternoon.
Scorers: Paintsil 9', JoveljiÄ 13' ; Neails 28'
Neutrals were treated to a ding-dong opening 15 minutes as the Galaxy flew out to an early two-goal lead thanks to goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan JoveljiÄ.
While it looked like the visitors would be blown away before they even found their footing, a tremendous control and finish from Sean Nealis saw the Red Bulls pull one back before the 30 minute mark.
The two sides traded chances in the second-half, with the best chance falling to Emil Forsberg just above the penalty spot, but the veteran midfielder somehow finessed his shot just wide of the post.
A late Red Bulls push looked set to reclaim parity, but some heroic Galaxy defending ensured they saw out the result and secured the sixth MLS Cup trophy in club history.
đž FREDERIC J. BROWN