Sounders Lose to Galaxy, 1-3

Posted by Mike on July 5, 2010 · Filed Under LA Galaxy, Results 

Freddie Ljungberg has the same reaction as many Sounders Fans (by Chris Coulter)

Sounders FC suffered their third consecutive loss in MLS action as the Galaxy downed the club 1-3.

Seattle (4-8-3, 15 points) tried to ruin the homecoming for Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle, but the two connected in the 19th minute off of a corner kick to put LA up 1-0 which carried into the intermission.

Brazilian, Juninho, put the MLS-Leading Galaxy up 2-0 right after the break when he scored on a magnificent 30-yard shot perfectly placed in the upper 90.

The Rave Green saw some light and hope when Fredy Montero fed Steve Zakuani in the 66th. Zakuani split the defense and brought Seattle within 1. That hope faded eleven minutes later when James Riley pushed in an own goal in an effort to defend Landon Donovan.

The Sounders return to action on Wednesday against the same Galaxy as Seattle looks to continue their defense of the US Open Cup championship. Kickoff is slated for 7p from Starfire in Tukwila. [Tickets]

Seattle’s next match at Qwest is next Sunday, July 11th, when FC Dallas heads to town.

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Scoring Summary
LA – Buddle (Donovan) 19′
LA – Juninho (Stephens) 48′
SEA – Zakuani (Montero) 66′
LA – Own Goal (Riley) 77′

Seattle Sounders FC: Kasey Keller, James Riley, Jeff Parke, Tyrone Marshall, Leo Gonzalez, Patrick Ianni, Peter Vagenas (Michael Seamon 51), Freddie Ljungberg (Miguel Montano 83), Steve Zakuani, Pat Noonan (Nate Jaqua 45), Fredy Montero.

Substitutes Not Used: Terry Boss, Zach Scott, Nathan Sturgis, Sanna Nyassi.

TOTAL SHOTS: 9; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; CORNER KICKS: 1; OFFSIDES: 4; FOULS: 12; SAVES: 2.

Misconduct Summary:

SEA – Marshall (caution; Tactical Foul) 82′
LA – Cazumba (caution; Reckless Foul) 89′

Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Referee’s Assistants: Anthony Vasoli; Ian Anderson
4th Official: Ricardo Salazar
Time of Game: 1:52
Attendance: 27,000
Weather: Clear and 73 degrees

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