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Pec's Late Brace Lifts Galaxy Over Atlanta United 2-1

The comeback showed how a well-timed Reus substitution can flip a tight road match.

Overview

  • The LA Galaxy won 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after trailing to Jay Fortune's 69th-minute opener.
  • Gabriel Pec equalized in the 74th minute and struck again in the 79th for his first two goals of the season.
  • Marco Reus entered in the 65th minute and helped spring the attack, with Reus and Joseph Paintsil credited on the build-up to the leveler.
  • JT Marcinkowski made two saves and, with late defensive adjustments, helped the Galaxy close out a chippy match that featured multiple yellow cards and bookings for both managers.
  • The result extended Los Angeles' MLS-best scoring run to 21 matches and snapped Atlanta United's three-game win streak as both teams turn to midweek league play.