Romain Alessandrini goal lifts L.A. Galaxy past San Jose Earthquakes
Romain Alessandrini scored in the 82nd minute to lift the host Los Angeles Galaxy past the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 in the California Clasico on Friday night.
Alessandrini’s go-ahead strike was Los Angeles’ first shot on goal.
San Jose forward Danny Hoesen hit the crossbar in the 89th minute.
Los Angeles (5-6-1) avoided losing its fourth straight MLS home game for the first time since 2006.
San Jose (2-7-2) has only won one road game since beating the Galaxy in August, going 1-6-2 since.
Ola Kamara saw his career-best four-game scoring streak snapped. He was the sixth Galaxy player to score in four straight since 2010.