LA Galaxy cruised to a 5–0 victory over Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
The match began with both teams probing for openings, and Colorado earned a corner in the 19′ as they looked to apply pressure. LA Galaxy broke through in the 32′ when Dejan Joveljić headed home from the center of the box, assisted by Riqui Puig, to give the hosts a 1–0 halftime lead.
The second half saw LA Galaxy explode with three goals in quick succession. John Nelson doubled the advantage in the 52′ with a right-footed finish from the center of the box, assisted by Miki Yamane. Just two minutes later, Riqui Puig made it 3–0 in the 54′, converting from the center of the box after being set up by Dejan Joveljić and John Nelson.
Colorado continued to search for a response, earning another corner in the 56′ and testing LA Galaxy's defense with a Connor Ronan effort in the 80′. However, LA Galaxy sealed the result when Dejan Joveljić completed his brace in the 75′, and Riqui Puig added his second in the 87′, assisted by Gabriel Pec.
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