Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - Chicago Fire 0

July 4 - lots of fireworks around the stadium, not much on the pitch. Kyle Martino earns a legitimate penalty in the 16th but dives for a second in the 87th. Landon Donovan slots both penalties for the only goals of the game. He was mediocre for the rest of the match. Galaxy keeper Joe Cannon had a shutout and was idle for most of the match. On the other hand, Jon Busch of the Fire had a pretty good night with some great saves but his defense let him down by giving up the two penalties. Carlos Pavon made his debut but did not make an impact as the Galaxy midfield struggled to get him the ball. Not much else to talk about this match.


Cannon seeks divine intervention as Donovan takes the first penalty.

Donovan slots home the second penalty kick of the night.