LA Galaxy 2-1 Minnesota United: Pec late show gets hosts back to winning ways

LA Galaxy maintained the pace at the top of MLS’ Western Conference as Gabriel Pec’s double earned a 2-1 win over Minnesota United.

Having opened the scoring in the 25th minute, Pec was on hand to tuck home the winner from close range in the 90th minute.

Teemu Pukki had come off the bench to restore parity for Minnesota, who looked set to snap a five-game losing streak.

But it was not to be for the Loons, as Pec’s late show ensured the Galaxy returned to winning ways on the back of their defeat to Los Angeles FC in El Trafico.

The Galaxy are level on 43 points with LAFC and Real Salt Lake at the top of the West, while Minnesota are 10th.

+3 AT HOME #LAGalaxy x @AngryOrchard pic.twitter.com/dmwK2Dodoc

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 8, 2024

Data Debrief: Loons’ losing run rolls on

It is now six successive MLS defeats for Minnesota, which marks their worst-ever run in the competition since they joined the league in 2017.

Pec, meanwhile, continues to steal the show for the Galaxy. His two goals came from four shots, three of which he got on target, while the winger also completed six of his seven dribble attempts.