Playoffs · 2012 · Semifinals

Seattle 2–1 LA Galaxy.

Seattle Sounders FC beat LA Galaxy 2–1 on Sunday, November 18, 2012, in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs (Semifinals) at CenturyLink Field, before an announced crowd of 44,575.

Seattle Sounders FC

Sigi Schmid

Eddie Johnson 11'
Zach Scott 56'

2–1

Full time

LA Galaxy

Bruce Arena

Robbie Keane 67' pen

Timeline

How it unfolded.

GoalEddie Johnson11'
GoalZach Scott56'
62'SubstitutionJuninhofor Christian Wilhelmsson
67'PenaltyRobbie Keane
Yellow cardEddie Johnson67'
Yellow cardOsvaldo Alonso73'
SubstitutionDavid Estradafor Fredy Montero73'
SubstitutionMario Martínezfor Adam Johansson74'
SubstitutionMauro Rosalesfor Steve Zakuani81'
84'SubstitutionMichael Stephensfor Edson Buddle
Red cardOsvaldo Alonso90'

Team statistics

The box score.

62.4
Possession %: 37.6; 13
Shots: 5; 5
Shots on target: 2; 5
Corners: 2; 14
Fouls: 14; 5
Offsides: 8; 1
Yellow cards: 0; 1
Red cards: 0; 1
Saves: 3; 566
Passes: 345; 444
Accurate passes: 229; 78%
Pass accuracy: 66%; 0
Penalty goals: 1; 0
Penalties taken: 1; 30
Crosses: 8; 8
Accurate crosses: 3; 53
Long balls: 49; 31
Accurate long balls: 15; 5
Blocked shots: 1; 13
Tackles won: 15; 14
Tackles: 24; 0
Interceptions: 0; 8
Clearances: 22; 25
Clearances attempted: 48

Lineups

Who played.

Seattle Sounders FC

Michael Gspurning
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Jeff Parke
Zach Scott GA
Adam Johansson ↓
Osvaldo Alonso
Christian Tiffert A
Steve Zakuani ↓
Brad Evans
Fredy Montero ↓
Eddie Johnson G

Bench

Mario Martínez ↑
Mauro Rosales ↑
David Estrada ↑

LA Galaxy

Josh Saunders
Tommy Meyer
Omar González
Todd Dunivant
Sean Franklin
David Beckham
Marcelo Sarvas
Mike Magee
Christian Wilhelmsson ↓
Edson Buddle ↓
Robbie Keane G

Bench

Juninho ↑
Michael Stephens ↑

Match facts

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2012
Competition: Playoffs · 2012 · Semifinals
Venue: CenturyLink Field
Attendance: 44,575
Seattle coach: Sigi Schmid
LA Galaxy coach: Bruce Arena
Officials: Mark Geiger (Referee)

Attendance is the announced figure.