Conditions prove decisive as Galaxy fall to Alajuelense in key CCL match

By ADAM SERRANO ALAJUELA, Costa Rica ? The Los Angeles Galaxy were made painfully aware that earning road points in the CONCACAF Champions League is no easy task, falling 1-0 to Alajuelense at the Estadio Alejandra Morera Soto. Pablo Gabas? free kick goal in the 28th minute of play handed the Galaxy their second straight defeat in group stage play. It was a difficult night for the Galaxy, who battled an abysmal turf field, a frenzied crowd and a talented Alajuelense side that proved to be too much. The defeat sets up a must-win matchup next Wednesday against Monarcas Morelia...

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