Overview
- Marco Reus struck in the 9th minute and again from the spot in the 85th to seal LA Galaxy’s 2-1 home win over Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
- The opener came from a 21-yard free kick after Gabriel Pec drew a foul by midfielder Stijn Spierings on the edge of the box.
- Real Salt Lake leveled at 45+4 when Zavier Gozo’s shot hit the post and then bounced off goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski for an own goal.
- The winner came on a penalty after Sam Junqua was called for shoving Elijah Wynder during a corner kick, and Reus converted low to the corner.
- Marcinkowski made nine saves and Rafael Cabral stopped four as Los Angeles moved to 3-4-3 with a 2-2-1 home mark and RSL slipped to 5-3-1 with a 1-2-1 road record.