LA Galaxy 3–2 Colorado Rapids
By Alonso Contreras
LA Galaxy completed a dramatic comeback, overcoming a 2–0 halftime deficit to defeat the Colorado Rapids 3–2.
Colorado started fast. Donavan Phillip opened the scoring in the 4th minute, finishing from the left side of the box after a combination involving Josh Atencio and Jackson Travis.
The Rapids doubled their advantage in the 39th minute when Paxten Aaronson finished from inside the box, assisted by Rob Holding with Loïc Williams providing the second assist.
LA Galaxy came out with a completely different intensity after halftime. Their comeback began in the 53rd minute, when Colorado defender Reggie Cannon scored an own goal, cutting the deficit to 2–1.
Just 13 minutes later, João Klauss equalized in the 66th minute, converting from close range after LA Galaxy sustained pressure.
The comeback was completed in the 74th minute. Justin Haak rose to head home a cross from Robert Taylor, giving Galaxy a 3–2 lead.
Colorado pushed desperately for an equalizer during nine minutes of stoppage time, creating several late corners. Their best opportunity came in the 90+9th minute, but Donavan Phillip's header went over the crossbar.
Final: LA Galaxy 3–2 Colorado Rapids
Goals
4' — Donavan Phillip 🇺🇸 — Colorado, 0–1
39' — Paxten Aaronson 🇺🇸 — Colorado, 0–2
53' — Reggie Cannon — Colorado own goal, 1–2
66' — João Klauss 🇧🇷 — LA Galaxy, 2–2
74' — Justin Haak 🇺🇸 — LA Galaxy, 3–2
