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Gabriel Pirani scores equalizer in four-goal first half as Galaxy and San Diego play to 2-2 draw
Gabriel Pirani scored the equalizer as the Galaxy and San Diego FC split four first-half goals in a match with playoff implications.
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles Galaxy and San Diego FC played to a 2-2 draw in front of 21,264 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., concluding a demanding three-game week for the home side.
- Four goals erupted in the first half, starting with João Klauss's 4th-minute opener for the Galaxy. Anders Dreyer equalized for San Diego via penalty, Erik Thommy restored the lead, and Gabriel Pirani netted the final equalizer just before halftime.
- While San Diego dominated possession, the Galaxy recorded more shots on target, nine to five. San Diego held a significant advantage in expected goals, recording 2.05 to the Galaxy's 0.50.
- The draw moves the Galaxy to 40 points, holding 8th place in the Western Conference. San Diego remains in 12th place with 34 points, continuing a seven-game winless streak since late August.
- San Diego looks to break its winless run when it hosts the Seattle Sounders on October 24. Meanwhile, the Galaxy next face LAFC at BMO Stadium on Sunday as both clubs conclude the 2026 regular season.
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Gabriel Pirani scores equalizer in four-goal first half as Galaxy and San Diego play to 2-2 draw
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Gabriel Pirani scored the equalizer for Los Angeles in a four-goal first half to help the Galaxy earn a 2-2 draw with San Diego FC on
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