September 1, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – LA Galaxy News Release
TORONTO – The LA Galaxy fought back to earn a 2-2 draw on the road in front of 29,130 fans at BMO Field on Wednesday night. Douglas Costa and Riqui Puig tallied goals in the draw for the Galaxy as the club extended its unbeaten run to four matches.
Galaxy Run Of Form
In their last four matches played dating back to Aug. 13, the Galaxy hold a record of 2-0-2, outscoring the opposition 12-8 during that span. After scoring one first-half goal in six games played from July 8 – Aug. 6, LA has scored nine first-half goals during its four-game unbeaten run.
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Douglas Costa, 24th minute: From about 25 yards away from goal, Douglas Costa’s left-footed, free-kick attempt was curled into the top right corner of the goal.
TOR- Jesus Jimenez (Ifunanyachi Achara, Michael Bradley), 62nd minute: Jesus Jimenez received the ball at the center of the penalty area and slid his shot into the lower far corner of the net.
TOR- Federico Bernardeschi (Penalty Kick), 81st minute: After Toronto was awarded a penalty, Federico Bernardeschi’s shot from the spot was fired into the top right corner of the goal.
LA – Riqui Puig, 89th minute: Cutting in from the left wing, Puig received the ball from 30 yards away from goal, took a touch and laced his shot into the top right corner.
Postgame Notes
Wednesday’s match marked the 19th all-time regular-season meeting between the two sides, with the Galaxy leading the series 7-5-7.
The draw marked the Galaxy’s first result on the road at Toronto since a 2-2 draw on March 30, 2013.
The Galaxy improved to 5-1-2 in eight matches played against Eastern Conference opponents this year, holding a 2-0-2 record played on the road in those matches.
When scoring the first goal in a match, the Galaxy improved to 10-1-3 during the 2022 campaign.
LA improved to 7-0-2 when leading the opposition entering halftime.
The Galaxy extended their unbeaten run to three matches (2-0-2) dating back to Aug. 13, outscoring the opposition 12-8 during that span.
LA is 2-1-2 in five matches played during the month of August this season.
Riqui Puig recorded his first career MLS goal for the Galaxy in his second start of the 2022 campaign.
Puig led the Galaxy with seven possessions won and led the team with 70 completed passes (90% pass accuracy).
Douglas Costa ranks tied for the MLS lead in direct free-kick goals scored (2) and ranks tied for second in the league in goals scored from outside…
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