Watch Boateng Torments Rsl With First Half Brace As Galaxy Advance

His first two? Those came against RSL as well.

After Joao Plata’s penalty canceled out Alan Gordon’s opener, Boateng regained the lead for the Galaxy in the 26th minute. Carving through the RSL back line with some skillful dribbling, the winger put himself in alone on Nick Rimando and slotted home.

And he completed the double eight minutes later, blowing past Demar Phillips on the right flank and firing his low shot inside the far post to make it 3-1.

The Galaxy held on for the two-goal win, setting the stage for a Western Conference semifinal first leg against the Colorado Rapids on Sunday at StubHub Center.