LOS ANGELES (Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021) – Playing the first of two games in the span of four days, LA Galaxy II earned their second consecutive win with a 2-0 shutout road victory over Sacramento Republic FC at Heart Health Park on Sunday afternoon. Jalen Neal and Cameron Dunbar each tallied their first goal of the 2021 campaign, while goalkeeper Justin vom Steeg notched four saves and posted his fifth shutout of the season
LA Galaxy II Run Of Form
The win over Sacramento marked Los Dos’ second consecutive league win, dating back to a 1-0 road win over Oakland Roots SC on Sept. 18. The win move LA Galaxy II into sixth place in the Pacific Division, just one point behind fourth place Oakland Roots (8-11-6, 30 points). The top four teams from each division in the regular season will advance into a regionalized single-elimination bracket for the playoffs. In its last six matches played dating back to Aug. 27, LA holds a 3-2-1 record. Notably, the win improved LA’s road record to 6-6-0 during the 2021 campaign.
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Jalen Neal, 67th minute: Galaxy II took the lead in the 67th minute as Republic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz was unable to handle a free kick cleanly and Jalen Neal put away the loose ball into the net to score his first goal of the season.
LA – Cameron Dunbar (Jorge Hernández), 90th minute: Los Dos put the game away in the final minute, however, as Jorge Hernández created space on the left to deliver a low cross through the top of the six-yard area that Dunbar put away at the back post for a two-goal advantage.
Notes
- Following the match, LA Galaxy II improved to 8-11-5 in 24 USL Championship regular-season matches played in 2021.
- LA Galaxy II improved to 6-6-0 in 12 road matches played during the 2021 campaign.
- In their last six matches played dating back to Aug. 27, Los Dos hold a 3-2-1 record.
- Jalen Neal notched the game-winning goal, his first goal of the season, in the win over Sacramento.
- Cameron Dunbar scored his first goal of the year for LA in the win over Republic FC.
- Justin vom Steeg notched four saves and his fifth shutout of the season in the win over the Sacramento.
- Jorge Hernández delivered his fifth assist of the 2021 campaign, which ranks second on the team.
- Danilo Acosta finished the match with a team-high five tackles.
Next Game
Next up, LA Galaxy II play host to Phoenix Rising FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Sept. 29 match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) and features a webstream on ESPN+.
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LA Galaxy II (8-11-5, 29pts) at Sacramento Republic FC (7-10-8, 29pts)*
Sept. 26, 2021 – Hearth Health Park (Sacramento, Calif.)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
LA Galaxy II 0 2 2
Sacramento Republic FC 0 0 0
Scoring Summary:
LA: Neal, 67
LA: Dunbar (Hernández), 90
Misconduct Summary:
LA: Perez (caution), 3
SAC: Kibunguchy (caution), 36
SAC: Fernandes (caution), 79
LA: Judd (caution), 88
Lineups
LA: GK Justin vom Steeg; D Danilo Acosta, D Jalen Neal, D Marcus Ferkranus (Carlos Harvey, 65), D Isaac Bawa (Cameron Dunbar, 29); M Daniel Aguirre, M Taylor Davila (Taylor Davila 76), M Jonathan Perez (Rémi Cabral, 76), M Owen Lambe, M Josh Drack (Jorge Hernández, 45), M Taylor Davila, F Preston Judd
Substitutes Not Used: GK Eric López; M Ascel Essengue
TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (Cameron Dunbar, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (Three players tied, 1); FOULS: 13 (Marcus Ferkanus, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 4
SAC: GK Rafael Diaz; D Jordan McCrary, D Nabi Kibunguchy, D Dan Casey, D Duke Lacroix; M Luis Fernandes (Mario Penagos, 83), M Wheeler-Omiunu, M Kharlton Belmar (Maalique Foster, 72), M Emil Cuello (Patrick Weah, 45), M Dariusz Formella; F Jerome Kiesewetter (Cameron Iwasa, 71)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Carlos Saldana; D Shannon Gomez, M Amjot Narang
TOTAL SHOTS: 18 (Luis Fernandes, Jordan McCrary, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Luis Fernandes, 2); FOULS: 14 (Luis Fernandes, 5); OFFSIDES: 6; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 1
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
Assistant Referees: Nicholas Seymoe, Justin Fillmore
Fourth Official: Nicholas Marin-Kumko
Weather: Partly cloudy, 65 degrees
