Photos by Max Aquino, Nick Danielson, and Will Raunig
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Although active Keane was didn't contribute to a goal
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No one in LA's defense played well on the night as Dempsey, Martins, Valdez, and Ivanschitz gave them fits.
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The lone bright spot on the night, Zardes frequently broke by two very experienced players in Nelson Valdez and Tyrone Mears
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Gerrard getting marked out of the game by depth CM Andy Rose gives you an idea of how well he played against Seattle
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Rogers leaping over Tyrone Mears
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Seattle comes out swinging in the second half but are unable to convert on their handful of chances early on.
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The match ends 3-2 as Seattle finally defeats LA in the playoffs, but will have to wait for the winner in the Portland vs. SKC match to see who they play on Sunday.
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Gerrard makes a fantastic clearance on a dangerous Friberg cross, just before it reaches Martins.
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Andreas Ivanschitz in celebration mode
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LA earned two goals on the night but in the end it was three defensive lapses that cost them the game and their playoff run.
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Evans gets injured in the final minutes of the game and will probably miss the match on Sunday at the very least.
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Nelson Valdez scored Sounders' second
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