Zlatan Scores Fastest-Ever ‘El Trafico’ Goal
LOS ANGELES (Dispatches) - Ibrahimovic has become the scorer of the fastest goal in the rivalry’s history, after scoring the opener against LAFC two minutes into Sunday’s bout at Banc of California Stadium.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristian Pavon propelled the LA Galaxy to three goals in just 16 stunning minutes. Carlos Vela and Latif Blessing snatched away the lead shortly after halftime.
The latest chapter of the El Trafico derby produced yet another thriller for Los Angeles soccer fans.
It just couldn't produce a winner, leaving the Galaxy's supporters chanting ''You can't beat us!'' deep into the night.
The latest chapter of the 17-month-old El Trafico was played in another atmosphere of unusual passion and excitement in frequently laid-back Los Angeles. Although LAFC only came into existence last season, the teams have created an instant rivalry with their spirited supporters' groups, premier individual talents and an immediate knack for playing thrilling games.
*******Los Angeles FC's Latif Blessing, right, scores on a header against Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristian Pavon propelled the LA Galaxy to three goals in just 16 stunning minutes. Carlos Vela and Latif Blessing snatched away the lead shortly after halftime.
The latest chapter of the El Trafico derby produced yet another thriller for Los Angeles soccer fans.
It just couldn't produce a winner, leaving the Galaxy's supporters chanting ''You can't beat us!'' deep into the night.
The latest chapter of the 17-month-old El Trafico was played in another atmosphere of unusual passion and excitement in frequently laid-back Los Angeles. Although LAFC only came into existence last season, the teams have created an instant rivalry with their spirited supporters' groups, premier individual talents and an immediate knack for playing thrilling games.
*******Los Angeles FC's Latif Blessing, right, scores on a header against Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles.