LA Galaxy II earned a convincing 3-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro, despite having only 40% possession. The hosts were far more clinical in front of goal, turning their limited chances into a commanding scoreline.
The deadlock was broken a minute into the second half when Eric Preston found the net from a Luis Müller assist. Müller then doubled the lead himself in the 69th minute, and A Villatoro added a third in the 78th. San Jose had more of the ball and took 15 shots, but couldn't find a way past the Galaxy II defence.
The expected goals (xG) told the story: LA Galaxy II's 3.05 dwarfed San Jose's 0.75, reflecting how the home side created four big chances to the visitors' none. Goalkeeper saves (4-1) also underlined LA's superiority when it mattered.
