Raveloson scores on bicycle kick, Galaxy beat Timbers 4-1
Posted July 31, 2021 7:00 am
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Rayan Raveloson opened the scoring with a bicycle kick in the 27th minute and the LA Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 on Friday night.
Jeremy Ebobisse tied it for the Timbers (6-8-1) two minutes later, but the Galaxy (9-6-1) retook the lead for good in the 34th minute on VÃctor Vázquez's header from behind the 6-yard box.
Steve Clark conceded a penalty to Kévin Cabral, and Sacha Kljestan converted from the spot in the 53rd minute to make it 3-1.
Samuel Grandsir capped the scoring for Los Angeles in the 56th minute.
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LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo, right, works against Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse, left, for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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LA Galaxy Galaxy defender Derrick Williams, left, and Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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LA Galaxy defender Derrick Williams, left, battles Portland Timbers midfielder Marvin Loria for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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Portland Timbers defender Jose van Rankin, left, and LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo go for a head ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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