except for a close game, as the Galaxy dominated play for 85 minutes en route to a 3-1 victory. The Galaxy opened up a three-goal lead in the game's opening half hour, and even though the expansion team pulled a goal back early in the second half, Chivas saw any chance they had of getting back into the game when Aaron Lopez was sent off. But the Galaxy dominated the opening half, and broke through after just 14 minutes. A Donovan corner found the head of Tyrone Marshall, and his deflection fell to the foot of Albright, whose turn-around shot beat Guzan but was cleared off the line by Hector Cuadros. But Cobi Jones found the rebound and fired a first time blast into the back of the net from 18 yards out. Chivas thought they had an equalizer just five minutes later, but the play was ruled offside, much to the delight of Kevin Hartman, who was fishing the ball out of his own net. From that point on it was all Galaxy. After a couple of hard fouls on Jones and Donovan that started to get tempers heated, the Galaxy responded the best possible way in the 24th minute. Donovan again took part in the goal, heading a long ball from Cobi Jones into the path of an onrushing Pete Vagenas. The Galaxy captain coolly touched the ball around his marker before firing a low shot into the corner of the net. Donovan again played an integral part in the Galaxy's third and final goal of the first half. After he was pulled down just outside of the box, Guillermo Ramirez and Jovan Kirovski stepped over the ball. The U.S. international took the kick, curling it over the wall and into the net, leaving Guzan completely helpless. Any question of whether Chivas would pack it in and give up in the second half were quickly answered. Just four minutes into the second stanza, Ramon Ramirez hit a free kick from 35 yards out. Substitute Isaac Romo tried to meet it with his head, but while he missed it had the effect of wrong-footing Kevin Hartman and Chivas had pulled a goal back. The Galaxy maintain their second-place standing in the Western Conference with the victory, and now await the visit of FC Dallas this weekend, who hold the best overall record in the league this season.
FAN LOYALTY NIGHT ON SUNDAY, MAY 8TH: All Fans who attended the First Three Galaxy Home Games can reserve a ticket for the Galaxy vs. Rapids game on May 8th for only $10!!!! [Savings of up to $35 per seat for Center Sidelines!] Fans can reserve the same category seat that they reserved for Opening Day, April 23rd or April 30th. Not available on Game Day. Field Side Seats and Club Seats aren't available through this Special Offer. Deadline to take advantage of the $10 Fan Loyalty Offer is Friday, May 6th 5pm. To reserve your seats through this offer, call the Galaxy Front Office at 1.877.3GALAXY.
GALAXY INDIVIDUAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE THROUGH THE CLUB, TICKETMASTER: Los Angeles Galaxy individual game tickets are now on sale for the 2005 season. Complete details on pricing for individual game tickets are available by calling the Galaxy Ticket Office toll-free at 1-877-3GALAXY or by visiting the club's website at www.lagalaxy.com. Those looking to order tickets can do so through TicketMaster via phone at 213-480-3232 or 714-740-2000; and at TicketMaster outlets: Wherehouse Music, Ritmo Latino, Tu Musica, Robinsons May and Tower Records or by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com.
Galaxy Weekly Training Schedule
Date: Time/Location
Tues. Apr. 26: 9 am & 2 pm - Track & Field
Wed. Apr. 27: 10 am - Track & Field
Thurs. Apr. 28: 9 am - Track & Field; 12pm - Weights
Fri. April 29: 10 am - Track & Field
Sat. April 30: 5pm - Galaxy Alumni Game - Home Depot Center (Carson, CA); 7 pm - Galaxy vs. FC Dallas - Home Depot Center (Carson, CA)
Sun. May 1: OFF
Mon. May 2: OFF
NOTE TO MEDIA: All practice times are listed in Pacific Time and are subject to change.
Galaxy Injury Report OUT - Josh Gardner (Left Foot), Alan Gordon (Right Hip) DOUBTFUL - None QUESTIONABLE - None PROBABLE - None
Did you know ... that the Galaxy have won five of the last six matches vs. FC Dallas (formerly the Dallas Burn) by a 14-5 goal margin, including two shutouts?
