Controversy in Morelia behind them, Galaxy clobbers Vancouver 3-0

The LA Galaxy proves once again that they are a resilient team.  After a very tough lose to Morelia in the CONCACAF Champions league the Galaxy moved on to Vancouver where they showed off their skills, scoring three goals and keeping a clean sheet. 

“Its Important that you pick your head up” is the sentiment that Striker Robbie Keane shared after the Morelia Game.  The Galaxy suffered a lose while in Mexico which bumped them down to second place in their group.  Although head coach Gilbert Arena touched on the altitude of the pitch in a post-game interview, the real reasons for the lose are even more obvious. 

Soccer is a team sport but a team is only as strong as its weakest link. Goalkeeper Saunders was tested throughout the game but fumbled the ball more than a few times.  The first goal from Adrian Aldrete, who put one in from well beyond the area.  Aldrete’s shot slipped though the arms and legs of Saunders, slowly rolling over the line before the keeper could stop it.  The Second was a header from striker Sabah that bounced off of Saunders’ hands into the goal.

Despite a poor performance from the keeper the Galaxy still should have walked away with a 2-2 draw.  However a botched call from the linesman forced an easy tap in from Keane to be disallowed due to an offside (an offside that clearly did not occur). 

Keane is actually onside as the ball is headed forward

 

The Galaxy put their CONCACAF Champions league lose behind and on Saturday night with a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.  Robbie Keane led the way with a goal and an assist.  That makes 3 goals in 4 games for Striker.

Morelia and Galaxy meet again on Sept. 28th on Galaxy’s homes turf, where they are currently undefeated.

By: Marcelo Mata