LA Galaxy Held by Chivas USA

June 8, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS) Los Angeles Galaxy CARSON, Calif. - Chivas USA came out with great energy and gave the LA Galaxy something of a scare in the early minutes of the season's second SuperClasico, then held off their cross-stadium rival for a 1-1 draw, just the third time they've avoided a loss in the series in 13 meetings since their playoff series in 2009.

Erick "Cubo" Torresgave Chivas a 20th-minute lead with his ninth goal of the season, butGyasi Zardesheaded the Galaxy even 15 minutes later, and the rest of the game was played primarily in and in front of Chivas' box.

The Galaxy (4-3-5) extended their unbeaten streak to four games - and to seven in the SuperClasico, since the Goats' victory in May 2012 - and improved their record against Chivas to 21-4-8 in all competitions.

Chivas (2-7-5) are winless in four games and have won just once in 13 since their opening-night victory over Chicago.

LA were without captainRobbie Keane, who is with Ireland's national team, so head coach Bruce Arena went withSamueland Zardes up top and switched to a diamond midfield after three games in a flat formation.Landon Donovanwas at the point of the diamond whileMarcelo Sarvas- making his first start in seven weeks after returning from a knee injury - slotted in on the left. Elsewhere for LA,Robbie Rogersmade his first start of the year, at right back.

Chivas mirrored the Galaxy's formation, with Wilmer Cabrera making four changes from his lineup in last weekend's defeat to Philadelphia. The most notable additions were first-choice center backsCarlos BocanegraandBobby Burling, returning from a hamstring irriation and red-card suspension, respectively.

GoalkeeperDan Kennedytook sole possession of Chivas' appearances record with his 124th, passing Jonathan Bornstein and Francisco Mendoza.

The Galaxy had most of the possession - some 65.5 percent for the game - but the early chances belonged to Chivas, who threatened three times before Torres struck. Rogers shut down Torres in LA's box in the sixth minute, andJaime Penedoleaped to deny Barrera in the 10th and pushed aside Bocanegra's sharp header from a Rosales corner kick in the 17th.

Torres struck three minutes later, giving the Goats their first lead in three games and first in the SuperClasico since their last victory in the series, in May 2012.

Martin Rivero set up the goal, his pass from the right splitting two defenders and deflecting off Leonardo to Torres, who cut back inside Leonardo and placed the ball inside the left post.

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LA Galaxy Held by Chivas USA