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Raveloson Scores On Bicycle Kick, Galaxy Beat Timbers 4-1

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Rayan Raveloson opened the scoring with a bicycle kick in the 27th minute and the LA Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 on Friday night.

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LA Galaxy midfielder Rayan Roveloson, left, scores on a bicycle kick with Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) defending during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Friday, July 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Jeremy Ebobisse tied it for the Timbers (6-8-1) two minutes later, but the Galaxy (9-6-1) retook the lead for good in the 34th minute on Víctor Vázquez's header from behind the 6-yard box.

Steve Clark conceded a penalty to Kévin Cabral, and Sacha Kljestan converted from the spot in the 53rd minute to make it 3-1.

Samuel Grandsir capped the scoring for Los Angeles in the 56th minute.

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