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Reus, Taylor, Marcinkowski guide Galaxy to 2-1 victory over Revolution
On Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the New England Revolution 2-1, with Marco Reus scoring in the 11th minute and Robert Taylor adding a goal in the 33rd minute.
Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz overhauled the roster this summer as the team entered Saturday in 13th place, seeking a late-season drive to revitalize fading playoff hopes.
Despite being outshot 24-8, goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made six saves, while New England struggled to convert, hitting the crossbar and two posts throughout the match.
The victory moves the Galaxy within one point of a playoff spot; Carles Gil converted a 96th-minute penalty kick for New England, preventing a shutout in a tightly contested Eastern Conference race.
With 10 games remaining, the Galaxy face a midweek trip to Vancouver on Wednesday and return home Saturday to face the Seattle Sounders in a critical stretch.