Los Angeles Galaxy vs Whitecaps: result 2-1 and analysis
Major League SoccerPlay-In Round - FinalsKick-off on November 2, 2012 at 02:55 AM (UTC)Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
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What was the result of Los Angeles Galaxy vs Whitecaps?
Los Angeles Galaxy won 2-1 on November 2, 2012.
Goalscorers
- 3′Darren MattocksWhitecaps
- 69′Mike MageeLos Angeles Galaxy
- 73′Landon DonovanLos Angeles Galaxy (pen.)
Official lineup for Los Angeles Galaxy vs Whitecaps
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Los Angeles Galaxy
- 7Robbie Keane
- 10Landon Donovan
- 14Edson Buddle
- 18Mike Magee
- 16H. Jimenez
- 19Juninho
- 23D. Beckham
- 2Todd Dunivant
- 4O. González
- 21T. Meyer
- 12Josh Saunders
Whitecaps
- 22Darren Mattocks
- 11J. Thorrington
- 14B. Robson
- 16Matthew Watson
- 28G. Koffie
- 3J. Harvey
- 4A. Rochat
- 6J. DeMerit
- 12Young-Pyo Lee
- 40A. O'Brien
- 18B. Knighton
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Los Angeles Galaxy have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Whitecaps have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2012 | Seattle Sounders(home) | 1-0 | Major League Soccer |
| Oct 21, 2012 | San Jose Earthquakes(away) | 2-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Oct 7, 2012 | Real Salt Lake(home) | 1-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Colorado Rapids(away) | 1-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Toronto FC(home) | 4-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2012 | Real Salt Lake(away) | 0-0 | Major League Soccer |
| Oct 21, 2012 | Portland Timbers(home) | 0-1 | Major League Soccer |
| Oct 4, 2012 | Chivas USA(home) | 4-0 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Seattle Sounders(home) | 0-0 | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Colorado Rapids(home) | 2-2 | Major League Soccer |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Los Angeles Galaxy wins, 1 draw, 0 Whitecaps wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2012 | Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 Whitecaps | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 19, 2012 | Whitecaps 2-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer |
| Jun 24, 2012 | Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 Whitecaps | Major League Soccer |
Last archived meeting: Los Angeles Galaxy vs Whitecaps on Sep 2, 2012
How many goals should we expect?
Los Angeles Galaxy score 2.1 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Whitecaps score 0.9 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 2.1 | 1.2 | 6 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Whitecaps | 0.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 57 | 44 |
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