The Los Angeles Galaxy sailed to victory over Sporting Kansas City tonight, winning 2-0.
The Galaxy dominated possession, controlling 35% of the ball. Sporting KC, despite having more shots (18 to 9), couldn't translate their efforts into goals. The game featured a few exciting moments. The Galaxy's second goal in the 86th minute, scored by Zlatan Ibrahimović with an assist from Uriel Antuna, was a real highlight. Earlier, in the 55th minute, Favio Álvarez, with an assist from Zlatan, had given the Galaxy a lead.
Sporting KC played a determined game, but their passing accuracy (87%) was let down by their possession. Both teams showed impressive resilience, and the substitution activity in the second half did impact the flow of the game.
The Galaxy's approach was clearly focused on maintaining possession and capitalising on chances, while Sporting KC looked to press hard and score on the counter. Overall, the Galaxy's efficiency in front of goal secured a crucial win.