Gerrard misses early penalty, scores late as Galaxy beat RSL

Football Soccer - Liverpool v Swansea City - Barclays Premier League - Anfield - 29/11/15 Former Liverpool Steven Gerrard in the stands before the match Reuters / Phil Noble Livepic

(Reuters) - Steven Gerrard missed an early penalty but capped Los Angeles Galaxy's 5-2 win over Real Salt Lake with a stoppage-time goal in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

The win extended Galaxy’s unbeaten streak to five games and moved them into third in the Western Conference on 14 points. Real Salt Lake, who suffered their first defeat of the season, are also on 14 points after seven games.