July 8, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES – In the second meeting between the two teams during the 2024 campaign, the LA Galaxy earned a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC before 19,302 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday night. Gabriel Pec registered a brace, while Riqui Puig recorded two assists as the Galaxy won their seventh match at Dignity Health Sports Park this season.
Unbeaten At Dignity Health Sports Park
In 10 matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park during the 2024 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 7-0-3 (24 GF, 13 GA). Notably, the Galaxy have won five consecutive matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park dating back to May 25, outscoring their opponents 13-5 during that span.
Gabriel Pec Is In Form
Pec notched his first two-goal performance in the Galaxy’s 2-1 win over Minnesota United FC. In 22 games played (19 starts) with the club this season, Pec has totaled 17 goal contributions (9 goals, 8 assists). In nine matches played dating back to May 25, Pec’s 12 goal contributions (6 goals, 6 assists) ranks tied for second in MLS behind only Columbus Crew forward Juan “Cucho” Hernandez (7 goals, 6 assists).
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Gabriel Pec (Miki Yamane, Riqui Puig), 25th minute: Riqui Puig played a long ball out towards the right flank to Miki Yamane, whose first-time cross into the box was converted by Gabriel Pec from inside the six-yard box.
MIN – Teemu Pukki (Hassani Dotson), 73rd minute: Teemu Pukki’s shot from the edge of the 18-yard box was curled into the lower corner of the goal.
LA – Gabriel Pec (Mauricio Cuevas, Riqui Puig), 90th minute: Riqui Puig delivered a pass down the right side of the penalty area to Mauricio Cuevas, who took a touch and squared a pass into the six-yard box that Gabriel Pec tapped into the back of the net.
Postgame Notes
Through 23 matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a 12-4-7 record (44 GF, 30 GA; 43 points) and sit in third place in the Western Conference standings behind only LAFC (13-4-4; 43 GF, 24 GA, 43 points) and Real Salt Lake (12-3-7, 48 GF, 27 GA; 43 points).
The LA Galaxy rank fifth in the Supporters’ Shield race, five points behind first-place FC Cincinnati (15-4-3; 42 GF, 26 GA, 48 points).
In 13 games played dating back to May 5, the LA Galaxy hold a record of 7-2-4 (23 GF, 12 GA), with Gabriel Pec notching seven goals and seven assists during that span.
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