Joseph Paintsil delivered a standout performance on Friday morning to power LA Galaxy to a commanding win over Club Tijuana in the Leagues Cup.
The Black Stars winger started and played the full 90 minutes as Galaxy stormed to a 5-2 triumph at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Paintsil was electric throughout the clash, netting twice and registering an assist to lead his side to victory in the tournament’s opening round.
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Match reports: LA Galaxy 5-2 Club Tijuana
LA Galaxy broke the deadlock after just 17 minutes into the match through Matheus Nascimento. However, Gilberto Mora swiftly leveled the score in the 21st-minute mark for Tijuana.
Before the half hour mark, Brazil international Gabriel Pec found the back of the net to restore the lead for the host as they went to the break with the advantage. In the 59th-minute, attacker Gilberto Mora scored his second goal of the match to draw Tijuana level.
However, it was the Ghana international, who led the demolition exercise for LA Galaxy in the second half of the match. He scored to restore the lead for his side in the 65th-minute before Marcos Reus added the fourth goal.
In stoppage time, the former KRC Genk star found the back of the net again to seal victory for LA Galaxy. The pacey winger denied himself a hat-trick after missing a penalty kick in the match.
Painstil has been impressive for LA Galaxy since returning from injury. He has scored four goals and provided an assists in 17 appearances in the Major League Soccer while scoring one in the Leagues Cup.
Joseph Paintsil voted Man of the Match
Paintsil was voted the Man of the Match in the game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Club Tijuana in the 2025 Leagues Cup opener.
His performance on the night earned him the accolade for the Player of the Match, receiving the most votes from fans.
Joseph Paintsil excited afters coring brace
Paintsil has shared his excitement after inspiring LA Galaxy to victory over Club Tijuana in the Leagues Cup on Friday.
“It’s a great feeling. Missing a penalty is something that can affect a player but I’m really strong in situation like that. The most important thing is the victory. I thank God for the win and the two goals as well” he said.
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