The round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the league cup of the United States, started last Tuesday and the highlight -without a doubt- was the cross between Los Angeles F.C. and los angeles galaxy at Banc of California Stadium. A new edition of the North American classic, where the galactic team won 2-0 with goals from Tyler Boyd and Riqui Puigwhich he celebrated as Lionel Messi and had a cross with Giorgio Chiellini After the match.
Just after Tyler Boyd’s first goal for the Galaxy, in the 52nd minute, the player who emerged from the FC Barcelona youth academies sealed the action with a great goal after grabbing the ball in the central circle, ‘riding’ at full speed towards the opponent’s area, engaging two LA FC defenders with a fantastic move and chipping the ball with a lot of class before goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic came out
Then, Puig celebrated his exceptional goal by taking off his shirt and showing his number 6 number to the rival public: the supporters of Los Angeles FC. Image that he reminded of Leo in 2017 celebrating an epic victory (2-3) at the discount for the Catalans at the Santiago Bérnabeu.
“During the game it is also a fan (of LAFC) that is very pressing, sometimes with disrespect. But hey, it is what it is, ”Puig told the media to justify his celebration and added: “The truth is that it has come from within me. I’m very happy. Today the Galaxy can rule in this city of Los Angeles and I am very happy about it”.
It should be noted that with a great goal from Puig, the LA Galaxy qualified for the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup by eliminating LAFC 0-2 in the Los Angeles derby without Carlos Vela and with many substitutes in their eleven.
Puig outraged Chiellini
Of course, apparently there was someone who was not at all comfortable with the celebration of the skilled Spaniard. After the match, Giorgio Chiellinia Los Angeles FC soccer player, was outraged by the situation and threw a dart at him while the striker spoke to the press: “Clown”.
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