On a thrilling Sunday night in Carson, California, Gabriel Pec became the hero for the LA Galaxy as he scored a dramatic 90th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United. This marked Pec’s first career MLS brace and helped the Galaxy bounce back from a recent defeat to LAFC.
The match started with high intensity, with Dejan Joveljic of the Galaxy making a strong impact early on. Pec opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a well-executed finish, thanks to an assist from Ruqui Puig. Puig continued to shine throughout the game, providing the secondary assist for Pec’s second goal as well.
Minnesota United fought back in the second half, with substitute Teemu Pukki making a significant contribution by scoring the equalizer. Despite their efforts, the Loons were unable to break their six-match winless streak and now find themselves in 10th place in the Western Conference standings.
The decisive moment of the match came in the 90th minute when Mauricio Cuevas set up Pec for the game-winning goal. Pec showed composure and skill as he found the back of the net with a clinical finish, securing three crucial points for the Galaxy.
Although Minnesota had their chances, including a late opportunity for Franco Fragapane that was saved by Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy, they were unable to capitalize and suffered another defeat.
With this victory, the LA Galaxy have moved level on points with LAFC and Real Salt Lake at the top of the Western Conference standings. The team will be looking to build on this win and maintain their momentum as they push for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Overall, it was a thrilling and hard-fought match between two competitive teams, but in the end, it was Gabriel Pec’s heroics that made the difference for the Galaxy. As the season progresses, both teams will be aiming to secure more wins and solidify their positions in the league table.