Galaxy Strike Back, Defeat United in Thrilling DerbyGalaxy Strike Back, Defeat United in Thrilling Derby In a pulsating derby that lived up to its hype, Galaxy pulled off a sensational comeback to stun United and secure a thrilling 3-2 victory. United started the game on top, pressing Galaxy from the first whistle. They took the lead in the 15th minute when Marcus Rashford fired a stunning volley from the edge of the box. United doubled their advantage just 10 minutes later, with Mason Greenwood tapping in from close range after a neat pass from Bruno Fernandes. Galaxy looked shell-shocked, but they refused to give up. They grew into the game and started to create chances of their own. The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Chicharito headed home a cross from Julian Araujo. Buoyed by their goal, Galaxy pushed for an equalizer and were rewarded just before halftime. Carlos Vela cut inside from the left and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner. The second half was just as thrilling as the first. Both teams traded blows, but it was Galaxy who took the lead for the first time in the 70th minute. Javier Hernandez, on as a substitute, latched onto a through ball and rounded the goalkeeper to slot home the winner. United pressed for an equalizer, but Galaxy held firm to secure a memorable victory. The result sees Galaxy move up to second in the standings, while United drop to fourth. Galaxy manager Greg Vanney praised his team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “We showed great character today,” he said. “We were down 2-0, but we never gave up. We kept fighting and we got our reward.” United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was disappointed with the result, but admitted that Galaxy deserved the win. “They were the better team today,” he said. “We need to learn from this and come back stronger.” The derby victory was a huge boost for Galaxy, who have now won their last three matches. They will be looking to continue their winning form when they face rival Inter next weekend.
