Joseph Painstil Scores Brace to Inspire LA Galaxy to the Western Conference Finals in MLS
- Black Stars forward Joseph Painstil has helped LA Galaxy to the final of the MLS Western Conference final
- The Ghana international scored a brace in LA Galaxy's big win over Minnesota United on Sunday evening
- Paintsil has been in fine form since joining the American club in February 2024 from Belgium giants KRC Genk
Ghanaian forward Joseph Painstil starred for Los Angeles Galaxy as they reached the final of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer.
The Black Stars forward scored a brace on Sunday evening at the Dignity Health Park as the five-time MLS champions cruised to a 6-2 victory over Minnesota United.
The 26-year-old, who joined the Califonia-based club in February, has been a key cog in Greg Vanney's side and was in devastating form last night.
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Painstil netted the first of his double in the 37th minute to give LA Galaxy a 3-1 lead after Gabriel Pec and Dejan Joveltic had scored in the opening 20 minutes, as reported by CBS News.
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Ghanaian-Italian forward Kelvin Yeboah struck twice in the first half for Minnesota United, and the scores were 3-2 at the break.
However, in the second half, LA Galaxy were rampant as Pec, Paintsil, and Joveltic each added a strike to secure a 6-2 victory.
Paintsil has now scored three goals in three matches in the post-season, adding to the ten he scored in the regular campaign.
Painstil excited after thumping win
The Ghanaian forward praised his teammates for a resounding victory against Minnesota as they prepare for Seatle in the final.
"Things are really a little bit changed because of the way we press; as you can see today, everybody got really hungry to win this game, even though we had a long break. But we were really focused, and we came together, even in training; everybody is pushing everyone to do what he needs to do and attack and everything,' he said, as quoted by LA Galaxy's official website.
"I think with the individual and with the connection of the team, that makes it possible today because everybody fights for every ball, and it was really amazing that we came out with this great score.”
Partey scores belter in Arsenal win
Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that Thomas Partey scored a belter to hand Arsenal the advantage in their Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates.
The Ghana international replaced Jorginho at half and wasted no time in announcing his presence, firing from outside the box to double Arsenal's lead.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the first half, giving the Gunners the lead before the Ghanaian netted in the second half.
Source: YEN.com.gh
