Watch: Galaxy kick-start El Trafico with 3 goals in 16 minutes
The LA Galaxy came out flying.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice and midseason signing Cristian Pavon popped in his first MLS goal - all within the first 16 minutes of Sunday's high-wire derby against Los Angeles FC.
Ibrahimovic opened his account less than 120 seconds into El Trafico with a confident near-post finish:
JUST. LIKE. THAT. 🔥
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 26, 2019
Pavon sets up Zlatan for the opener!#LAFCvLA // Heineken #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/aIRaFH3epk
The big Swede doubled his tally after rounding goalkeeper Tyler Miller and stroking the ball into the open net:
ZLATAN AGAIN! 🔥
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 26, 2019
2-1 LA Galaxy in the first half of #ElTrafico pic.twitter.com/iZIyXNl50C
And Pavon, who joined the Galaxy from Boca Juniors earlier this month, darted past sleepy LAFC defenders to increase the lead:
⚡️ Cristian Pavon ⚡️
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 26, 2019
His first #LAGalaxy goal makes it 3-1!#LAFCvLA // Heineken #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/BR6nBS0x9W
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