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Reus Shines: Galaxy Topple Timbers 2-0
15 Oct
Summary
- Marco Reus scored one goal and provided an assist.
- JT Marcinkowski made five saves for a clean sheet.
- The Galaxy secured a 2-0 victory at home.
Marco Reus powered the Los Angeles Galaxy to a decisive 2-0 win against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday. Reus opened the scoring in the 17th minute, capitalizing on assists from Robert Taylor and Pablo Ruiz for his eighth goal of the season. He later turned provider in the 80th minute, setting up Justin Haak for his second goal of the campaign and Reus's career-high 11th assist.
Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski was a key figure for Los Angeles, making five saves to preserve his fourth clean sheet in 24 starts. The Galaxy, now with a 10-11-9 record, improved their home performance to 6-4-5. Portland, whose goalkeeper James Pantemis made three saves, fell to a 9-14-6 record, with their road performance dropping to 2-10-3. Portland has struggled recently, going 1-4-2 since September began.
Looking ahead, the Timbers will host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, while the Galaxy are set to welcome San Diego FC on the same day. The two teams previously drew 1-1 in Portland earlier in March.
