The game in 100 words (or less): Sunday’s match at Providence Park had it all. A VAR decision cancelled out a goal for the visitors, while the Galaxy saw its newest signing make his debut. Unfortunately for Sigi Schmid’s men, Jonathan dos Santos’ first match didn’t result in three points against the Timbers. The Pacific Northwest side broke the deadlock just five minutes into the match, while Diego Valeri scored one of the best goals you’ll beyond the half hour mark with a blast from distance. Alvas Powell tacked on the last finish for the hosts, while Emmanuel Boateng gave the Galaxy their consolation in the first half.
Three four moments that mattered
11' -- VAR comes into play -- The Galaxy thought they had taken the lead, but then VAR stepped in.
After the Video Review, the #LAGalaxy goal has been disallowed. It's 1-1 in Portland. #PORvLA https://t.co/6wQRBLjZU9
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2017
33' -- Valeri continues to defy logic -- There’s just no chance Brian Rowe was going to save that... or any keeper for that matter.
On another level. @DiegoDv8 puts Portland up 2-1 at Providence Park. #PORvLA https://t.co/OZhWAWDIfB
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2017
55' -- Adi dazzles before Powell blasts home -- Just in case there was any doubt who was winning the match, Alvas Powell put the Galaxy’s hopes to bed with this scorching strike.
Adi backheel ➡️ Powell goal#PORvLA pic.twitter.com/9Vuh6EpZ2r
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2017
64' -- The other Dos Santos makes his debut -- The Galaxy’s fortunes weren’t the best on Sunday, but they did get a look at their newest signing.
Welcome to MLS, @jona2santos. #PORvLA pic.twitter.com/xaQWuUaV6X
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2017
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Man of the match: Diego Valeri
Goalscorers: Liam Ridgewell (5'), Emmanuel Boateng (6'), Diego Valeri (33'), Alvas Powell (55')