Joseph Paintsil and Galaxy start fast and hold on to defeat San José


by Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times— Joseph Paintsil had a goal and an assist as the Galaxy scored three times in the first 30 minutes before holding on for a 4-3 victory over the San José Earthquakes on Sunday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Galaxy (5-1-3), who moved into the top spot in the Western Conference, took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute when Gabriel Pec used assists from Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig to score his second goal of the season. Paintsil gave the Galaxy a two-goal lead when he used his right foot on a...

@sbsun—Galaxy holds on for a wild California Clasico win over San Jose. The 100th edition of the California Clasico between the Galaxy and San Jose provided a lot of goals and twists and turns before the Galaxy escaped with the win.

San Bernardino Sun—Galaxy holds on for a wild California Clasico win over San Jose. The 100th edition of the California Clasico between the Galaxy and San Jose provided a lot of goals and twists and turns before the Galaxy escaped with the win.

@SGVTribune—Galaxy holds on for a wild California Clasico win over San Jose. The 100th edition of the California Clasico between the Galaxy and San Jose provided a lot of goals and twists and turns before the Galaxy escaped with the win.