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Major League SoccerMatchday 1
Los Angeles Galaxy
  • Klauss2'
11Full timeHalf-time 10
New York City FC
  • Mercau66'(P)

Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC

Dignity Health Sports Park, CarsonVictor Rivas, USA

Summary

Match report

Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC drew 1-1 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 1). Los Angeles Galaxy led 1-0 at half-time. New York City FC came from a goal down to draw.

Los Angeles Galaxy’s goal came from Joao Klauss in the 2nd minute. New York City FC’s goal came from N. Mercau in the 66th minute (penalty). Carlos Garcés (Los Angeles Galaxy) was sent off for a second yellow card (64′). N. Mercau was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.5).

Player of the match

7N. MercauNew York City FC90'1Rating 8.5

Key stats

All stats
36%Possession64%
  • 0.36Expected goals (xG)1.35
  • 8Total shots10
  • 6Shots on target1
  • 1Corners2
  • 3Yellow cards3
  • 1Red cards0

Live commentary

  1. Full-time: Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC draw 1-1. In numbers: possession Los Angeles Galaxy 36%, New York City FC 64%; shots 8 (6 on target) to 10 (1 on target)

  2. 88'

    Substitution, Los Angeles Galaxy: Joao Klauss replaces Matheus Nascimento

  3. 88'

    Double substitution, New York City FC: H. Wolf replaces Talles Magno, K. Trewin on for J. Shore

  4. 86'

    Booking: Keaton Parks (New York City FC) for a foul

  5. 80'

    Substitution, New York City FC: T. Gray comes on for D. Baiera

  6. 74'

    Substitution, New York City FC: A. O'Neill replaces K. Parks

  7. 67'

    Double substitution, Los Angeles Galaxy: M. Reus replaces M. Yoshida, J. Aude on for J. Nelson

  8. 66'

    Penalty goal! N. Mercau converts from the spot and equalises for New York City FC (1-1)

  9. 64'

    Second yellow! Carlos Garcés (Los Angeles Galaxy) is sent off for a foul, and Los Angeles Galaxy are down to ten men

  10. 62'

    VAR: the referee awards a penalty after the review

  11. 59'

    Yellow card: Julián Aude (Los Angeles Galaxy) for a foul

  12. 56'

    Booking: Kai Trewin (New York City FC) for a foul

  13. The second half is under way

  14. The referee blows for half-time: Los Angeles Galaxy lead 1-0

  15. 42'

    Yellow card: Tayvon Gray (New York City FC) for a foul

  16. 36'

    Yellow card: Carlos Garcés (Los Angeles Galaxy) for a foul

  17. 2'

    Goal! Joao Klauss puts Los Angeles Galaxy ahead (1-0), assisted by M. Reus

  18. Kick-off! Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC is under way. Los Angeles Galaxy line up in a 4-2-3-1, New York City FC in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Los Angeles GalaxyCoach: Greg VanneyAverage rating 6.74-2-3-1

Los Angeles Galaxy – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

  1. 1N. MicovicGoalkeeper – Rating 6.2
  2. 2M. YamaneDefender – Rating 6.2
  3. 5J. GlesnesDefender – Rating 6.6
  4. 25C. GarcesDefender – Rating 5.6, Second yellow card 64'
  5. 3J. AudeDefender – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 59', On 67'
  6. 15J. HaakMidfielder – Rating 6.7
  7. 8L. SanabriaMidfielder – Rating 7.0
  8. 11Gabriel PecMidfielder – Rating 6.5
  9. 18M. ReusMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.6, Assist, On 67'
  10. 28J. PaintsilMidfielder – Rating 6.9
  11. 99Joao KlaussForward – Rating 7.7, Goal 2', On 88'

Los Angeles GalaxySubstitutes

CoachGreg Vanney

New York City FCCoach: Pascal JansenAverage rating 6.74-2-3-1

New York City FC – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

  1. 49M. FreeseGoalkeeper – Rating 6.3
  2. 24T. GrayDefender – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 42', On 80'
  3. 13Thiago MartinsDefender – Captain, Rating 6.9
  4. 34Raul GustavoDefender – Rating 7.3
  5. 22K. O'TooleDefender – Rating 6.3
  6. 21A. O'NeillMidfielder – Rating 6.7, On 74'
  7. 5K. TrewinMidfielder – Rating 6.7, Yellow card 56', On 88'
  8. 26A. OjedaMidfielder – Rating 6.3
  9. 10M. MoralezMidfielder – Rating 6.2
  10. 17H. WolfMidfielder – Rating 6.5, On 88'
  11. 7N. MercauForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.5, Penalty goal 66'

New York City FCSubstitutes

CoachPascal Jansen

Stats

Los Angeles GalaxyNew York City FC
  • 36%Possession64%
  • 0.36Expected goals (xG)1.35
  • 8Total shots10
  • 6Shots on target1
  • 2Shots off target7
  • 0Blocked shots2
  • 6Shots inside the box5
  • 2Shots outside the box5
  • 1Corners2
  • 1Offsides4
  • 15Fouls16
  • 1Yellow cards3
  • 1Red cards0
  • 0Goalkeeper saves5
  • 348Total passes620
  • 269Accurate passes548
  • 16Free Kicks15

Standings

Western Conference – Major League Soccer

Full table
Standings Major League Soccer
#TeamPGDPts
6Los Angeles FC33+1347
7Los Angeles Galaxy33-644
8Portland Timbers33-143

Info

Match info

Round
Matchday 1
Kick-off
Venue
Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Referee
Victor Rivas, USA

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