LA Galaxy defeat MNUTD to advance in MLS Cup playoffs

The LA Galaxy defense was pushed to its breaking point, but goals from Sebastian Lletget and Jona dos Santos lifted LA to a 2-1 away victory over Minnesota United Sunday night at a raucous Allianz Arena.

With Joe Corona nursing a toe injury Guille Barros Schelotto opted for a conservative approach: Perry Kitchen paired alongside Jona dos Santos in the midfield while Giancarlo Gonzalez was inserted at right back.

Minnesota outshot the Galaxy 7-4 at the half, but the Loons were considerably more dangerous in attack.