LA Galaxy 2-2 San Diego FC: Pirani Rescues a Point

Gabriel Pirani scored in the 39th minute to bring San Diego FC level, and the match against LA Galaxy ended 2-2 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The goals came in a burst. João Klauss opened for LA Galaxy in the 4th minute, Anders Dreyer answered for San Diego FC from the penalty spot in the 10th, and Erik Thommy restored the home lead in the 17th. Nobody scored again, and the point left LA Galaxy on 40 points and San Diego FC on 34.

How did the goals unfold minute by minute?

João Klauss put LA Galaxy ahead in the 4th minute, with Sergi Roberto also credited. San Diego FC needed until the 10th minute to answer, when Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot. East Village Times noted San Diego FC excels at penalties.

Erik Thommy restored the lead for LA Galaxy in the 17th minute, with Harbor Miller also credited. Gabriel Pirani then leveled for San Diego FC in the 39th minute, and the second half passed without another goal. Erik Thommy called the first half hectic, according to Los Angeles Daily News.

How did San Diego FC respond, and who controlled the ball?

San Diego FC controlled possession with 68.9 percent, while LA Galaxy held 31.1 percent. San Diego FC recorded 782 passes, 720 of them accurate, against 341 passes and 283 accurate for LA Galaxy.

San Diego FC took 14 shots to 12 for LA Galaxy, but LA Galaxy had 9 shots on goal against 5 for San Diego FC. Pablo Sisniega made 7 saves for San Diego FC, according to Los Angeles Daily News, while JT Marcinkowski made 3 saves for LA Galaxy.

Who was booked and how did the teams line up?

Aníbal Godoy of San Diego FC was booked in the 35th minute. João Klauss was cautioned for LA Galaxy in first-half stoppage time, and Marco Reus joined him in second-half stoppage time. LA Galaxy finished with 2 yellow cards, San Diego FC with 1.

LA Galaxy started in a 4-2-3-1 with JT Marcinkowski in goal, and San Diego FC in a 4-3-3 with Pablo Sisniega. Pablo Ruiz led LA Galaxy with 4 shots, while Manu Duah made 113 accurate passes for San Diego FC. East Village Times reported Hirving Lozano was sidelined for the match.

What is next for LA Galaxy and San Diego FC?

The draw left LA Galaxy 8th in the West with 40 points and San Diego FC 12th with 34, according to Los Angeles Daily News. Seattle Sounders FC sit on 42 points, above LA Galaxy.

LA Galaxy lost 6-2 to St. Louis CITY SC, then beat Portland Timbers 2-0. San Diego FC lost 4-1 to Red Bull New York and drew 3-3 with Houston Dynamo FC. LA Galaxy visit LAFC on Sunday, while San Diego FC host Seattle Sounders FC next.

The numbers at Scorely

Stat	LA Galaxy	San Diego FC
Possession	31.1 %	68.9 %
Shots	12	14
Shots on target	9	5
Shot accuracy	80 %	40 %
Accurate passes	283	720
Pass accuracy	80 %	90 %
Corners	5	3
Fouls	11	10
Yellow cards	2	1

Team	Last 5
LA Galaxy	W 3-2 vs. Minnesota United FC, W 3-2 vs. Colorado Rapids, L 6-2 vs. St. Louis CITY SC, W 2-0 vs. Portland Timbers, D 2-2 vs. San Diego FC
San Diego FC	D 2-2 vs. Inter Miami CF, D 3-3 vs. Austin FC, L 4-1 vs. Red Bull New York, D 3-3 vs. Houston Dynamo FC, D 2-2 vs. LA Galaxy

Pos	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Nashville SC	30	+41	67
2	Inter Miami CF	30	+22	55
3	New England Revolution	30	+8	52
4	Chicago Fire FC	30	+8	48
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	30	+32	55
2	St. Louis CITY SC	30	+15	51
3	FC Dallas	30	+8	51
4	San Jose Earthquakes	30	+10	48