LA Galaxy captured the MLS Cup presented by Audi with a 2–1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park, holding off a determined second-half push from the visitors.
Joseph Paintsil opened the scoring in the 9′, finishing from the center of the box after being set up by Gastón Brugman, with Edwin Cerrillo providing the second assist. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 13′ when Dejan Joveljic converted from the center of the box, assisted by Marco Delgado.
New York responded in the 28′ as Sean Nealis pulled one back with a right-footed strike from the center of the box, cutting the deficit to 2–1 and injecting momentum into the visitors' play.
The second half produced dramatic moments for both sides. In the 65′, Miki Yamane hit the right post for LA Galaxy. Minutes later in the 72′, Emil Forsberg struck the right post for New York, coming agonizingly close to an equalizer. The Red Bulls pressed late, with Cameron Harper forcing a save in the 85′ and Elias Manoel testing the goalkeeper again in the 90+5′, but LA held firm to claim the title.
WATCH: Joseph Paintsil gives LA Galaxy early MLS Cup lead
WATCH: Red-hot Dejan Joveljić doubles LA Galaxy advantage
WATCH: Sean Nealis gives New York Red Bulls a lifeline
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