Chicharito Hernandez misses another penalty for LA Galaxy: what’s going on with the Mexican?

Los Angeles Galaxy drew 1-1 on the road with Nashville. in a game in which the mexican Javier “Chicarito” Hernandez missed a penalty for the second day in a row while Spaniard Riki Puig shot from 11 meters in the 99th minute to save the point for Angelenos.

However, this draw “extremely” complicates Galaxy’s chances to reach the “playoffs” of the championship. ml.

Last week, The 34-year-old Mexican striker missed a panenca-style penalty in the second half which would have given an edge win for the Galaxy, who ended up drawing 2-2 at home to Sporting Kansas City.

This Saturday, the Mexican striker had the opportunity to make amends in the 55th minute after he forced a penalty himself from a push by Shakel Moore, but he also missed from eleven meters when his team was already trailing 1-0.

Chicharito shot low to the right of the goalkeeper and Joe Willis saved the ball. Hani Mukhtar scored Nashville’s only goal and cemented his MLS top scorer status with 22 goals.

Mukhtar converted a penalty in the 29th minute after a handball in Derrick Williams’ box. The Galaxy controlled possession and had clear chances, such as a one-on-one from Kevin Cabral in the first half, but Nashville defended solidly and came out dangerous on the counter.

With this result, Galaxy sits eighth in the Western Conference and two points behind the Portland Timbers in seventh position (the last to qualify for the playoffs).

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Author: EFE
Source: La Opinion

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