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Played
October 16, 2011 9:10 PM EDT
The Home Depot Center — Carson, California
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 27000
October 16, 2011 9:10 PM EDT
The Home Depot Center — Carson, California
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 27000
53′
Chad Barrett
Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 Chivas USA: Chad Barrett seals win for league leaders
The Galaxy continues its momentum toward the MLS playoffs as it sealed a win over its city rivals.
By Knowles Adkisson
Getty
LOS ANGELES -- Skill overcame pride in the season’s final Superclasico, as the Los Angeles Galaxy beat city rivals Chivas USA 1-0 courtesy of a 53rd minute winner from Chad Barrett.
The league-leading Galaxy labored through a physical first half against the resolute
Goats, already eliminated from the playoffs, but broke through shortly after half time on
Barrett’s headed goal. A makeshift Galaxy attack missing designated players Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane was nevertheless able to convert on one of the numerous chances created by a Galaxy midfield led by Beckham.
Barrett, whose goal provided the difference in the Galaxy’s 1-0 victory over Chivas
on May 21st, initiated the winning sequence with a flick-on to forward partner Adam
Cristman. Cristman chased the ball down behind the Chivas defense and lofted a superb
cross across the face of goal to Barrett, whose header easily beat Chivas goalkeeper Dan
Kennedy.
Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders made a key intervention in the 63rd minute to snuff out
a Chivas breakaway.
Cristman almost doubled the lead in the 72nd minute when he headed a Beckham cross on
goal, but Kennedy made a strong save to force it wide.
Barrett put in a lively, if imprecise, shift during the first half. Service down the right flank
through David Beckham and Paolo Cardozo resulted in several chances for Barrett that
went unconverted. Barrett forced Kennedy into a nice save in the 24th minute on a bicycle
kick in the box, and his 39th minute header off a Todd Dunivant cross hit Kennedy’s left
post.
The Galaxy’s victory gives it a record of 13-5-3 all-time against Chivas USA in the
series.
The league-leading Galaxy labored through a physical first half against the resolute
Goats, already eliminated from the playoffs, but broke through shortly after half time on
Barrett’s headed goal. A makeshift Galaxy attack missing designated players Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane was nevertheless able to convert on one of the numerous chances created by a Galaxy midfield led by Beckham.
Barrett, whose goal provided the difference in the Galaxy’s 1-0 victory over Chivas
on May 21st, initiated the winning sequence with a flick-on to forward partner Adam
Cristman. Cristman chased the ball down behind the Chivas defense and lofted a superb
cross across the face of goal to Barrett, whose header easily beat Chivas goalkeeper Dan
Kennedy.
Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders made a key intervention in the 63rd minute to snuff out
a Chivas breakaway.
Cristman almost doubled the lead in the 72nd minute when he headed a Beckham cross on
goal, but Kennedy made a strong save to force it wide.
Barrett put in a lively, if imprecise, shift during the first half. Service down the right flank
through David Beckham and Paolo Cardozo resulted in several chances for Barrett that
went unconverted. Barrett forced Kennedy into a nice save in the 24th minute on a bicycle
kick in the box, and his 39th minute header off a Todd Dunivant cross hit Kennedy’s left
post.
The Galaxy’s victory gives it a record of 13-5-3 all-time against Chivas USA in the
series.
Results
Times In EST
Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kenny Cooper
Striker NY Red Bulls |
11 | 2 |
|
Chris Wondolowski
Striker San Jose Earthquakes |
11 | 1 |
|
Thierry Henry
Striker NY Red Bulls |
9 | 0 |
|
Saer Sene
Striker New England |
7 | 1 |
|
Maicon Santos
Striker D.C. United |
7 | 0 |