More photos from the Sporting KC – LA Galaxy match

LA Galaxy goalkeeper Clement Diop saved a shot from Sporting KC forward Daniel Salloi at the end of the first half. Sporting KC won the match, 2-1. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Sporting KC forward Diego Rubio unleashed a shot in the second half of the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Clement Diop saved a ball from Sporting KC defender Graham Zusi. Diop was struck on the nose and required medical attention but stayed in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Daniel Salloi attempted to work the ball past Galaxy defender Gyasi Zardes. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Sporting midfielder Benny Feilhaber made a quick cutback against Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Sporting forward Gerso Fernandes contended with Gyasi Zardes for a ball in the Galaxy end. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Benny Feilhaber fought past Galaxy midfielder Rafael Garcia for a loose ball near the Galaxy goal. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Clement Diop saluted the Sporting KC fans after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
This fan was overcome with joy at receiving the jersey of Galaxy star Jonathan dos Santos. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC wins 2-1 over LA Galaxy

Diego Rubio celebrated with Seth Sinovic after Sinovic’s assist on Rubio’s goal put Sporting KC ahead 2 – 0. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by William Crum

Sporting KC won 2-1 over LA Galaxy today in action at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The first score in today’s Sporting KC and LA Galaxy match was made by Daniel Salloi, assisted by Diego Rubio and Graham Zusi.

Diego Rubio’s goal moved Sporting KC ahead, 2-0.

Romain Alessandrini scored the LA Galaxy’s only goal.

Sporting KC now has an unbeaten streak of 24 matches at home.

Daniel Salloi scored in the 20th minute to put Sporting KC ahead of the LA Galaxy 1 – 0. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

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In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Friends of Yates will hold its 3rd annual Night of Praise, “Friends Embracing Lives through Praise.” The benefit event will be held at Forest Grove Baptist Church, 1417 N. 9th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The annual event benefits the Della Gill-Joyce H. Williams Center for victims of domestic violence, a program of Friends of Yates. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/friends-of-yates-to-hold-special-praise-event-during-domestic-violence-month/.

Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month, and at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the other Sundays, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, offers spiritual direction by appointment. Spiritual direction is available one hour, once a month, scheduled at the convenience of the director and the person requesting direction. For more information, call 913-906-8990. The Keeler Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 2300 N. 8th, (8th and Quindaro), will hold its 11th annual Gospel Choir Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the church. The theme of the concert is “Saved by Grace Through Faith.” There will be a collection for the roof and stone repair fund at the church.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will observe the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost at the 10 a.m. service Oct. 1. An adult Christian education class will meet at 9 a.m. preceding the service.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will sponsor a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the church fellowship hall. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

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