A brace by Giovani dos Santos lifted the LA Galaxy to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the 63rd all-time Cali Clasico at Avaya Stadium Saturday night
The Mexican international, who also scored from the penalty spot in the first half, put the finishing touches on the win when he latched onto a sublime ball by Romain Alessandrini and slid in to head past David Bingham in the 64th minute.
There were plenty of fireworks in a five-goal first-half that saw the visitors go into the break with a 3-2 lead.
Chris Wondolowski got the scoring started with a first-time volley from a Danny Hoesen cross in the 10th minute. Joao Pedro leveled nine minutes later, before dos Santos put the Galaxy in front, 2-1. Hoesen opened his account for the Quakes two minutes after that, and Victor Bernardez was unlucky to see a Bradley Diallo cross deflect off his head and into his own net one minute before halftime.
Goals
- 10’ – SJ – Chris Wondolowski Watch
- 19’ – LA – Joao Pedro Watch
- 35’ – LA – Giovani dos Santos (PK) Watch
- 37’ – SJ – Danny Hoesen Watch
- 44’ – LA – Victor Bernardez (OG) Watch
- 64' -- LA - Giovani dos Santos Watch
Three Things
ROAD WARRIORS:
By winning their first game at Avaya Stadium, the LA Galaxy picked up their fourth win away from home, matching their total from the entire 2016 season. That wasn't the only impressive mark.
Next Up
- SJ: Friday, June 2 – at Portland Timbers (11 pm ET | UniMás, Facebook LIVE; MLS LIVE in Canada)
- LA: Saturday, June 3 – at D.C. United (7 pm ET | MLS LIVE)
