LA Galaxy defeated Minnesota United FC 6–2 on Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park in a thrilling MLS Cup final that saw both teams create numerous chances throughout the match.
Gabriel Pec opened the scoring in the 1′ with a left-footed strike from the center of the box. Minnesota responded quickly, as Robin Lod's shot was blocked in the 4′, followed by Kelvin Yeboah's saved attempt and Hassani Dotson's effort. The visitors equalized in the 6′ when Yeboah finished from the left side of the box, assisted by Jefferson Diaz.
LA Galaxy regained the lead in the 18′ through Dejan Joveljic's header, set up by Marco Reus. Joseph Paintsil extended the advantage in the 37′, converting from the center of the box with assists from Joveljic and Miki Yamane. Minnesota pulled one back in the 45+4′ when Yeboah converted from the penalty spot.
The second half saw Pec complete his brace in the 50′, assisted by Emiro Garces. Despite Gabriel Pec's penalty being saved in the 78′, Jefferson Diaz was sent off for a second yellow card in the 82′. Paintsil added his second goal in the 86′, assisted by John Nelson and Riqui Puig, before Joveljic sealed the victory in the 89′ with his second goal, set up by Paintsil and Marco Delgado.
Goal: G. Pec vs. MIN, 1'
Goal: K. Yeboah vs. LA, 6'
Goal: D. Joveljic vs. MIN, 18'
Goal: J. Paintsil vs. MIN, 37'
PK Goal: K. Yeboah vs. LA, 45+4'
Goal: G. Pec vs. MIN, 50'
Goal: J. Paintsil vs. MIN, 86'
Goal: D. Joveljic vs. MIN, 89'
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