The Los Angeles Galaxy scored twice in the second half to secure a 2–1 win against the visiting San Jose Earthquakes in the first California Clasico of the season on Sunday, May 14.
The Galaxy (2–6–3, nine points) ended a two-game skid.
The Earthquakes (5–4–3, 18 points) are 0–4–2 in six road matches this season.
San Jose controlled the ball early on and held it through some sustained time in the attacking zone. In the sixth minute, a give-and-go between Paul Marie, Cristian Espinoza and forward Jeremy Ebobisse ended with Ebobisse being denied by Los Angeles goalkeeper Jonathan Bond.
A minute later, Los Angeles had its first opportunity of the match when Chicharito’s kick from the top left corner of the 6-yard box rolled wide on the far side….