Cristian Pavón scored a fantastic goal, Jonathan dos Santos had his best half of the season and the entire LA Galaxy team overall looked like they were well up for their game Sunday against Real Salt Lake.
But the hero was an unlikely choice, with defender Giancarlo Gonzalez stepping up in a 2-1 win at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Gonzalez headed in the opening goal of the game, his first of the season, and saved a sure goal in the second half off the line to help deliver three points and keep the Galaxy’s faint playoff hopes this season alive.