Joseph Paintsil continued to display his outstanding form for LA Galaxy, playing a crucial role in their commanding victory over the San José Earthquakes in Major League Soccer (MLS) action at Stanford Stadium on Saturday.
The 26-year-old Black Stars forward made his mark in the 37th minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from Gabriel Pec to open the scoring and give Galaxy a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Paintsil’s goal set the tone for Galaxy’s dominance throughout the match.
In the 72nd minute, Dejan Joveljic extended Galaxy’s lead with a powerful header, capitalizing on Riqui Puig’s initial strike that hit the crossbar.
Mauricio Cuevas sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring his first MLS goal and securing a comprehensive 3-0 win for Galaxy.
This triumph marks Galaxy’s fourth consecutive MLS victory, underscoring their strong form this season.
With this win, Galaxy remains tied for first place in the fiercely competitive Western Conference, sharing the top spot with LAFC, as both teams boast 40 points each. Real Salt Lake closely trails behind with 37 points.
Joseph Paintsil has been instrumental, contributing six goals and four assists in 17 appearances this MLS season.
His standout performance against San José further underscores his importance to the team’s success.
As Galaxy continues to strive for success in the MLS season, fans can anticipate continued strong performances from Paintsil and the team as they aim to uphold their position at the summit of the Western Conference standings.
