Thrilling draw between Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 in the California derby

The top-of-the-table clash between Los Angeles FC and visitors Los Angeles Galaxy ended in a 2-2 draw, as part of round 31 of MLS, in a match played at 04:00 Saudi time and broadcast on Apple TV.

Joseph Martin Paintsil opened the scoring for Los Angeles Galaxy in the 34th minute, before doubling his side's lead with a second goal in the 51st minute to complete a brace. Los Angeles FC responded quickly through D. Bouanga in the 53rd minute, before L. Walta levelled the score in the 62nd minute to bring the match to a 2-2 conclusion.

Joseph Martin Paintsil was named man of the match after earning a rating of 8.83, having played for 73 minutes and scored two goals for his side Los Angeles Galaxy.

Los Angeles FC dominated the statistics of the match, with 57% possession compared to 43% for their opponents, and 21 shots compared to 10 for Galaxy, including 5 on target compared to 4 for their visitors. The hosts also won 12 corners compared to just one for Galaxy, while expected goals stood at 2.41 for Los Angeles FC compared to 1.74 for Galaxy.

The match saw no red cards, with referee Armando Villarreal showing just one yellow card to each team, while Los Angeles FC committed 9 fouls compared to 7 for their opponents.

With this result, Los Angeles FC raised their tally to 46 points in sixth place in the Western Conference after 12 wins, 10 draws and 9 defeats, with a goal difference of 48 scored against 33 conceded. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Galaxy's tally remained at 40 points in ninth place in the Western Conference, after 10 wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats, having scored 43 goals and conceded 52.