Gabriel Pec scores two late goals to rally Galaxy to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

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Gabriel Pec scored two late goals to lead Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United. The Galaxy's win marks their first in Atlanta, evening the all-time series at 3-3-0.

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Gabriel Pec scored two late goals for the Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy won 2-1 against Atlanta United
The Galaxy's win evened the all-time series at 3-3-0
Atlanta United's three-match winning streak ended
Galaxy have scored in 21 straight matches

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ATLANTA (AP) — Gabriel Pec scored two goals late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night. Pec used assists from Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil to tie it in the 74th minute and then scored unassisted for the lead in the 79th for his first two goals of the season. Reus subbed in in the 65th minute before collecting his fourth assist. Paintsil’s assist was his fourth in eight matches this season since returning from an injury. Pec has scored 24 goals in 73 career appearances with the Galaxy (4-4-4). Neither team found the net until Jay Fortune subbed into the match in the 60th minute and scored unassisted in the 69th to give Atlanta United the lead. It was his first goal this season and his third in 63 career appearances. JT Marcinkowski turned away two shots on goal for Los Angeles. Lucas Hoyos had four saves for Atlanta United (3-8-1), which saw a three-match winning streak end. Both keepers had one save in a scoreless first half. Atlanta United's Stian Gregersen, Cooper Sanchez and all picked up yellow cards in a four-minute span of the first half. Los Angeles improves to 3-1-2 in its last six regular-season outings and picks up its first win in Atlanta to even the series 3-3-0 at the start of three straight on the road. The lost the first three matches to Atlanta United, including twice on the road. The Galaxy have now scored in 21 straight matches, extending the league's longest current streak.

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What were the key moments in the Galaxy vs Atlanta United match?

Gabriel Pec scored two late goals for the Galaxy, with the first equalizing in the 74th minute and the second giving them the lead in the 79th minute.

How did Gabriel Pec perform in the match against Atlanta United?

Gabriel Pec scored both goals for the Galaxy, marking his first two goals of the season in a comeback victory.

What is the current record of Los Angeles Galaxy after the win over Atlanta United?

With this victory, the Galaxy improved their record to 4-4-4 for the season and have scored in 21 consecutive matches.

Gabriel Pec scores two late goals to rally Galaxy to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

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