Raveloson scores on bicycle kick

Rayan Raveloson opened the scoring with a bicycle kick in the 27th minute and the Galaxy beat the Portland Timbers 4-1 on Friday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Jeremy Ebobisse tied it for the Timbers (6-8-1) two minutes later, but the Galaxy (9-6-1) retook the lead for good in the 34th minute on Victor Vazquez’s header from behind the six-yard box.

Raveloson converted the bicycle kick off a high deflection from a corner kick, into the right side of the Portland goal.

Steve Clark conceded a penalty to Kevin Cabral, and Sacha Kljestan converted from the spot in the 53rd minute to make it 3-1.

Samuel Grandsir capped the scoring for the Galaxy in the 56th minute with his first MLS goal, off a cross from Julian Araujo.

The victory ended a three-match winless streak for the Galaxy, all on the road, in their first home match since July 7.