Marcus Reus has goal, assist to back JT Marcinkowski as Galaxy blank Timbers 2-0
(AP) — Marco Reus had a goal and an assist to back JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Wednesday night.Reus staked the Galaxy (10-11-9) to a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute when he used assists from Robert Taylor and Pablo Ruiz to score his eighth goal of the campaign.
Carson, California (AP) — In a match between Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Marco Reus scored a goal and provided an assist that helped JT Marcinkowski's team secure a 2-0 victory. Reus marked his eighth goal of the season, achieved with the help of Robert Taylor and Pablo Ruiz. Justin Haak added the fourth goal of the campaign for the Galaxy in the 80th minute.
JT Marcinkowski stopped 5 shots for the Galaxy, contributing his fourth shutout in 24 appearances this season. James Pantemis of Portland conceded three shots. The Galaxy's win improved their record to 6-4-5 at home, while the Timbers dropped to 2-10-3 on the road. The two teams had previously drawn 1-1 in Portland.
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