LOS ANGELES – With the season ticking away and stoppage time dwindling, the Los Angeles Football Club did exactly what they had to do on Decision Day.
But would the Galaxy?
When a header from Brazilian defender Marlon Santos found the back of the net in the 91st minute at BMO Stadium, LAFC snatched a 3-1 win and the crucial tie-breaking edge in goal differential — presuming the Galaxy went down to defeat.
Suddenly, it seemed plausible that the Black & Gold could steal away the No.