Los Angeles Galaxy II 6:1 North Texas SC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Eric Preston scored twice as LA Galaxy II thrashed North Texas SC 6-1 in MLS Next Pro. The midfielder's two goals came either side of a dominant first-half display that saw the hosts race into a three-goal lead before the break. Preston also claimed two assists in a commanding all-round performance.

The match was effectively settled inside the opening 40 minutes. Julian Placias opened the scoring on 11 minutes from Preston's assist, and Preston himself doubled the lead four minutes later via Riley Dalgado. Placias struck again on 40 minutes, again assisted by Preston, to make it 3-0. Nicholas Simmonds pulled one back for North Texas on 51 minutes, but Preston restored the three-goal cushion within a minute, converting Placias's pass. A Villatoro and Luis Müller added late gloss in the 86th and 90th minutes.

The scoreline flattered the hosts on the overall numbers. North Texas had 55% possession and matched LA Galaxy II's 20 shots, yet the visitors managed zero corners and their xG of 1.45 lagged behind the hosts' 2.06. The first half told the real story, with LA Galaxy II generating 1.69 xG and 15 shots to North Texas's 0.40 and six. Preston was the standout with a perfect ten rating, scoring twice from midfield, though his side were outplayed in the second half without consequence.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of LA Galaxy II vs North Texas SC?

LA Galaxy II 6-1 North Texas SC (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Julian Placias (11', assist Eric Preston) for LA Galaxy II; Eric Preston (15', assist Riley Dalgado) for LA Galaxy II; Julian Placias (40', assist Eric Preston) for LA Galaxy II; Nicholas Simmonds (51', assist Slade Starnes) for North Texas SC; Eric Preston (52', assist Julian Placias) for LA Galaxy II; A Villatoro (86') for LA Galaxy II; Luis Müller (90', assist A Villatoro) for LA Galaxy II.

Were there any cards in LA Galaxy II vs North Texas SC?

Yellow cards: Marlon Luccin (North Texas SC); Alvaro Augusto (North Texas SC).

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