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Galaxy Face Two-Goal Deficit in CONCACAF Quarters
16 Apr
Summary
- LA Galaxy must overcome a two-goal deficit against Toluca.
- Toluca secured a 4-2 first-leg victory in Mexico.
- Away goals and extra time could decide the tie if scores level.
LA Galaxy must rally from a two-goal deficit to keep their CONCACAF Champions Cup aspirations alive. They host Toluca tonight in the second leg of their quarterfinal clash, aiming to overturn a 4-2 first-leg loss sustained in Mexico. Paulinho's hat-trick was the highlight of Toluca's victory, while Nicolás Castro also scored for the visitors.
Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT at Dignity Health Sports Park. Viewers in the United States can catch the match on Fox Sports 1, Fox One, TUDN USA, and ViX. Streaming options include fubo. If the aggregate score is tied after regulation, the away-goals rule will come into play. Should that fail to separate the teams, extra time and potentially a penalty shootout will decide the series.
The winner of this tie will advance to face LAFC in the semifinals, setting up a potential Los Angeles derby. This follows LAFC's decisive aggregate win over Cruz Azul. In the other semifinal bracket, Nashville SC awaits the victor between Tigres and the Seattle Sounders.
