Los Galacticos took the lead for good with a dubious (Deadspin called it “fake as hell”) goal (watch it here) six minutes into OT. Referee Ramon Hernandez allowed a free kick as unsuspecting La Maquina defenders were milling around the box, and Dave Romney converted a semi-breakaway. This was all happening as injured Galaxy player Jose Villarreal was rolling around on the turf.
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The U.S. soccer universe, including the Galaxy themselves, was left . . . confused:
Oh, and LA had been playing with 10 men since the 17th minute, when Rafael Garcia was sent off for a dirty tackle. Then again, La Maquina was playing without its coach, who was ejected in the first half.
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The Galaxy won the match 4-1. They’ll take on . . . someone. The draw for the Round of 16 won’t take place until Thursday, after all fourth-round matches are completed Wednesday.
