Joseph Paintsil, a Ghanaian winger, marked a significant milestone in his career by scoring his debut Major League Soccer goal, helping LA Galaxy secure a convincing 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. He also provided an assist for the second goal of the game.
After recently joining LA Galaxy from Genk in Belgium, Paintsil wasted no time in making an impact, shining in just his second appearance for the club since arriving in February.
The designated player showcased his goal-scoring ability with a precise strike from inside the box in the 18th minute, taking advantage of a well-placed pass from Mark Delgado to give LA Galaxy an early lead.
Watch Paintsil’s goal below:
Joseph Paintsil with a stunner for his first MLS goal!
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Not content with just scoring, Paintsil continued to excel throughout the game, setting up a crucial assist just before halftime. He skillfully assisted Dejan Joveljic, who coolly finished from inside the area, extending LA Galaxy’s lead to 2-0 and leaving San Jose Earthquakes struggling.
Even after halftime, Paintsil remained a pivotal figure in LA Galaxy’s attacking play, playing a key role in the team’s third goal, scored by Riqui Puig.
Paintsil’s outstanding performance impressed the fans, earning him a standing ovation as he was substituted after 63 minutes, with Gabriel Pec coming on to replace him.
