Torres' 1st-career goal sends Orlando City past Galaxy 1-0
Posted March 19, 2022 7:00 am
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Facundo Torres scored his first career MLS goal on a header in the 10th minute and Pedro Gallese made it stand up as Orlando City SC earned a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
Ercan Kara got an assist on the goal for Orlando (2-1-1).
The Galaxy (2-2-0) outshot Orlando 13-6, including a 10-3 advantage in the first half.
Gallese and LA's Jonathan Bond both had two saves.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Orlando City defender Antônio Carlos (25) and midfielder Jhegson Sebastian Mendez (8) defend against Los Angeles Galaxy forward Dejan JoveljiÄ, center, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Los Angeles Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards (44) heads the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Orlando City in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Orlando City forward Ercan Kara, left, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Galaxy forward Javier Hernández, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Samuel Grandsir (11) and Orlando City defender Kyle Smith (24) run to the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Mark Delgado, left, and forward Raheem Edwards (44) defend against Orlando City midfielder Júnior Urso, center, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Orlando City forward Benji Michel (19) heads the ball against Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Mark Delgado (8) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Orlando City midfielder Jhegson Sebastian Mendez (8) and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan (16) head the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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