Galaxy edge Timbers on penalty kick in extra time
Sacha Kljestan buried a penalty kick in the first minute of second-half extra time to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer action Saturday night in Carson, Calif.
Efrain Alvarez drew a penalty for a tackle in the box to set up the penalty kick.
The Galaxy (12-11-6, 42 points) got their first win since Aug. 14 after five losses and four draws.
The Timbers (14-11-4, 46 po