LA Galaxy Crush Nashville SC 3-0 in Playoff Opener

Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig Star in Dominant Victory

Los Angeles Galaxy kicked off their 2022 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over Nashville SC in the Western Conference semifinals at Dignity Health Sports Park on Monday night.

Serbian forward Dejan Joveljic opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a clinical finish, slotting home a pass from Riqui Puig following a superb run by the Spaniard.

Joveljic struck again in the 26th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Nashville to double the Galaxy's advantage.

Galaxy captain Riqui Puig put the game beyond doubt in the 70th minute with a stunning solo effort, dribbling past several Nashville defenders before firing a shot into the top corner.