The Galaxy came back twice before finally putting Orlando City away: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first MLS hat trick as LA defeated the Lions 4-3 in an exhilarating contest Sunday night at the StubHub Center.
LA were predictably lethargic after expending so much energy battling LAFC on Thursday, with Ola Kamara in particular wasting several clear-cut chances.
The defense however, was worse. Giovani dos Santos’ 39th minute goal was sandwiched by two moments of indecision from the back line. Sacha Kjlestan carved LA’s defense apart and found Cristian Higuita for a close-range finish early then a Michael Ciani own goal canceled Gio’s solo effort.