This afternoon’s MLS Cup ultimate is off to a flying begin as three targets have been scored within the opening half-hour in what’s quickly changing into an MLS basic.
The environment was crackling from the primary whistle in Carson, and the house facet rode the vibes to an early two-goal lead.
The opener got here from Joseph Paintsil, who collected an ideal Gastón Brugman through-ball earlier than slotting residence beneath Carlos Coronel. The speedy winger confirmed like to his injured teammate Riqui Puig amid the chaos as nicely.
However they weren’t accomplished there, as Dejan Joveljić collected the ball simply 4 minutes later earlier than happening a classic solo run and slotting residence the Galaxy’s second on the afternoon within the backside nook.
The Pink Bulls appeared to be caught again in New Jersey, as a result of the sport had seemingly began with out them, however they started to get well as Sean Nealis bailed them out with an excellent volley earlier than the 30 minute mark.
Recreation on in Carson!
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