mls-en : LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake, 2024-05-12

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12/05/2024 06h30

LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake battled it out in an intense match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving fans and players with mixed emotions.

Real Salt Lake started strong, with Cristian Arango making an impact early in the 20th minute, assisted by A. Katranis, and putting his team in the lead. Arango struck again in the 40th minute, extending Real Salt Lake's lead to 2-0, assisted this time by Andres Gomez.

However, LA Galaxy didn't let the scoreboard intimidate them. In the 54th minute, Gabriel Pec found the back of the net, giving his team hope with a goal assisted by Riqui Puig. With the clock winding down and the pressure building, it was Miguel Berry who came through for LA Galaxy in the 94th minute. Berry's right-footed shot, assisted by Puig, found its way into the bottom left corner, equalizing the score at 2-2.

The match had its fair share of controversial moments and standout performances. There were numerous substitutions made by both teams, with players like Berry and Arango making significant impacts off the bench. John McCarthy and Zac MacMath also received praise and criticism for their performances in goal.

Fans took to social media to express their thoughts and emotions during and after the game. Despite the competitive nature of the match, there was a mix of support and criticism for players on both teams. Some fans commended Real Salt Lake for their strong team and goalscoring ability, acknowledging Arango's skills. Others expressed frustration and disbelief, particularly towards Berry, who ended up scoring the equalizer.

In the end, the draw left both teams with a point each. LA Galaxy's next game is against Minnesota United, while Real Salt Lake will face off against Seattle Sounders in their upcoming match.

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