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Reus Stars as LA Galaxy Beat Pachuca 2-1 to Reach Leagues Cup Semifinals

The victory sets up a home semifinal against Seattle after an MLS sweep of the quarterfinals.

Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic kicks the ball up the field during the second half of their Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Pachuca on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. Micovic helped the Galaxy hold on for a 2-1 win. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • An own goal by Daniel Aceves from a Marco Reus corner put the Galaxy ahead in the 28th minute.
  • Marco Reus doubled the lead with a 37th-minute finish from inside the box.
  • Pachuca scored in stoppage time to make it 2-1, with reports differing on whether Alexandre Zurawski or Alemao got the goal.
  • The quarterfinal was played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson with a reported crowd of 16,599.
  • LA will host the Seattle Sounders in the semifinal next week after Seattle advanced on penalties against Puebla.