CITY SC beats Western Conference leader LA Galaxy at CITYPARK
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis CITY SC took a much-needed win Sunday afternoon against Western Conference leader LA Galaxy in front of a home crowd at CITYPARK.
With this win, CITY now is tied with Sporting KC with 27 points, a long way off from being able to make playoffs. However, with this win against a formidable team, CITY can hopefully carry this momentum and finish their season stronger than they started.
Live blog
CITY SC took an early lead with a goal by Cedric Teuchert in minute nine.
Choo Choo coming through! 🚂#AllForCITY x #STLvLA pic.twitter.com/woBtiunucF
— St Louis CITY SC (@stlCITYsc) September 1, 2024
CITY took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
Within a minute into the second half, LA Galaxy leveled the score.
CITY responded in minute 67 with a goal by Marcel Hartel. Jayden Reid picked up the assist with a into the box to Hartel to create the opportunity.
Back on 🔝#AllForCITY x @EdwardJones pic.twitter.com/MHBRHUsA2l
— St Louis CITY SC (@stlCITYsc) September 1, 2024
CITY held on to this lead to earn a win in front of a home crowd at CITYPARK.
Pre-game preview
The match comes after last week’s late Saturday night game against Portland, in which CITY fumbled a lead and ended in a 4-4 tie against the Timbers.
CITY isn’t mathematically out of playoff hopes yet, but with every tie and loss, a chance for a comeback season looks less and less likely. Sunday’s match will be a true test of the team to see if they can work a miracle after a whirlwind of trades during the summer window.
CITY and LA have played three times in the past two seasons, neither being able to come away with a win. Back in March, CITY came from behind to turn a loss into a 3-3 tie at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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