VENTURA, Calif. – Giovani dos Santos and Jack McBean found the back of the net as the LA Galaxy defeated Alashkert FC 2-0 in a closed-door scrimmage at Ventura College on Saturday afternoon.
Curt Onalfo’s starting group went 61 minutes in the contest against the reigning Armenian champions. New signing João Pedro made his first start of the preseason and registered an assist in the victory.
The Galaxy nearly took the lead in the 17th minute when Giovani dos Santos’ free kick from 20 yards away was parried away by goalkeeper Gevorg Kasparov.