Los Angeles (AFP) – Javier Hernandez scored one goal and set up another Saturday to lift the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC in the Southern California “El Trafico” derby.
The Galaxy seized a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute as former Manchester United striker “Chicharito” curled a right-footed shot past LAFC keeper Pablo Sisniega.
Hernandez played a key role in what would prove the game-winner in the 79th, collecting a low cross from second-half substitute Cameron Dunbar and passing across the goal for a charging dos Santos to fire home.
For Mexico international dos Santos it was a first goal since an October 2019 MLS Cup playoff match against Minnesota United.