Played
July 18, 2012 10:10 PM EDT
BC Place Stadium — Vancouver, British Columbia
Referee: S. Petrescu
Attendance: 21000
July 18, 2012 10:10 PM EDT
BC Place Stadium — Vancouver, British Columbia
Referee: S. Petrescu
Attendance: 21000
Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 LA Galaxy: Los Angeles claws back late to equalize
Jose Villarreal scored his first goal, with the 18-year-old providing the equalizer in a dramatic comeback for the Galaxy.
By Zac Lee Rigg
Jeff Vinnick
The LA Galaxy clawed back from a two-goal deficit, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes of the match to draw 2-2 with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Within half an hour Vancouver was up two. Gershon Koffie strolled into the box with the LA defense backing off and eventually pulled the trigger to open the scoring. Minutes later, Barry Robson scored his first MLS goal with a looping header.
The comeback didn't start until 10 minutes before the final whistle. David Beckham's deflected shot arced over former Galaxy goalkeeper Joe Cannon to cut the deficit. The equalizer was gorgeous. Home Grown teenager Jose Villarreal scored his first professional goal, cutting back at the top of the box and blasting over Cannon with his left peg.
Vancouver remains unbeaten at home in seven straight after the draw.
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Within half an hour Vancouver was up two. Gershon Koffie strolled into the box with the LA defense backing off and eventually pulled the trigger to open the scoring. Minutes later, Barry Robson scored his first MLS goal with a looping header.
The comeback didn't start until 10 minutes before the final whistle. David Beckham's deflected shot arced over former Galaxy goalkeeper Joe Cannon to cut the deficit. The equalizer was gorgeous. Home Grown teenager Jose Villarreal scored his first professional goal, cutting back at the top of the box and blasting over Cannon with his left peg.
Vancouver remains unbeaten at home in seven straight after the draw.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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12
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27
28
13
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7
Los Angeles Galaxy
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2
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28
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70
23
26
16
10
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
8 | 0 |
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Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
6 | 1 |
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Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
6 | 1 |
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Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
6 | 0 |
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Robert Earnshaw Striker Toronto FC |
5 | 2 |
