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Highlights of Sunday’s Sounders-Galaxy playoff

Los Angeles Galaxy v Seattle Sounders - Western Conference Championship - Leg 2

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 18: Members of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrate after defeating the Seattle Sounders FC 2-1, winning the aggregate playoff 4-2 during Leg 2 of the Western Conference Championship at CenturyLink Field on November 18, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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The quick reactions and a few early elements on “What we learned” in Sunday’s contest in Seattle can be found here.

A more studious analysis of what happened in the Sounders’ 2-1 win (which was also a loss) can be found here.

But since we’re all busy, maybe you just want the highlights.

Watch with particular attention to Eddie Johnson’s first ball to get past Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders, which was nullified for offside, although the Sounders’ striker was actually in a legal position, as the replays showed.

Soon enough, Johnson scored the actual opener, Zach Scott followed up and Seattle was rolling – until the controversial penalty kick.

Check back later for more on Sunday’s playoff developments and controversies. Meanwhile, the ‘lights are all here:

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