5/20/23 CLAdO:
It was a difficult night for Los Angeles own LA Galaxy. Thank you for coming to LA Crosstown Rivals for the latest LA pro sports standings and scores. This is Candor Andres humbly reporting LA soccer for you. LAFC continues to dominate the crosstown rivalry tonight. We’ll see how their game plays out soon!
Christian Benteke strikes again, but this time it’s in favor of D.C. United as they secure a convincing 3-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Saturday night.
Substitute Cristian Dajome, who recently joined D.C. in a trade from Vancouver, wastes no time making an impact by finding the back of the net for the first time in his new colors.
Mateusz Klich adds to the tally, scoring his second goal of the season, marking D.C.’s largest margin of victory over the Galaxy since that memorable 4-1 home win in June 2008.
Tyler Miller deserves immense praise for his outstanding performance between the posts, making six crucial saves to earn his second consecutive clean sheet and fifth overall this season.
Under the guidance of manager Wayne Rooney, D.C. United has undergone a defensive transformation. After conceding a league-worst 71 goals last season, they have tightened up significantly, allowing just 16 goals in the first 14 games of the campaign.
However, it was a challenging night for the LA Galaxy, as they suffered their second consecutive defeat and fourth straight loss on the road. Manager Gregg Vanney’s squad has faced difficulties finding the back of the net, managing to score just one goal in their first seven away games.
Despite the Galaxy’s valiant effort, they couldn’t contain Benteke. In the 71st minute, he broke the deadlock with a composed finish after a costly mistake from LA goalkeeper Jonathan Bond. Benteke capitalized on the opportunity, making the most of the loose ball in the penalty area.
But Benteke wasn’t finished there! Just two minutes later, he turned provider, showcasing his vision and skill. Expertly chesting the ball down, he set up Dajome for a clinical finish. LA’s defense failed to clear their lines, allowing Benteke’s clever pass to find Dajome, who confidently found the back of the net.
To add to LA’s woes, Klich further extended D.C.’s lead in the 80th minute. Bond’s mistake presented Klich with an opportunity, and he made no mistake, burying the spilled cross from close range.
It’s a commanding victory for D.C. United, demonstrating their strength and leaving the LA Galaxy searching for answers. The Galaxy must regroup and find a way to reignite their attack if they are to turn their season around.
And that’s the final whistle! D.C. United 3, LA Galaxy 0. A memorable night for D.C. and a challenging one for the Galaxy. Until next time, this is Candor Andres signing off!