Galaxy steal a win in Columbus
No David Beckham. No Robbie Keane. No Landon Donovan (until the second half). And no goals until second half stoppage time when the Galaxy stole the victory at the death of a not particularly noteworthy game.
A Donovan shot was parried by Crew goalkeeper Will Hesmer into the path of Chad Barrett who snapped up the chance to give the Galaxy three unexpected points after a long road trip.
Michael Stephens cleared a Crew chance off the goal line earlier in the game.
The Galaxy are comfortably coasting toward a second successive Supporters Shield.
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