LAFC Returns to BMO with a Victory

After a game suspended due to bad weather against Austin FC in the state of Texas, LAFC returned to BMO Stadium to host Western Conference rivals, the Colorado Rapida. An early red card and three goals from the three attackers permitted the Black and Gold to obtain the victory.

Hours before the game, LAFC legend Giorgio Chiellini was announced as part of the owners. An emotional press conference took part before the game. Money, he mentions, was not a factor in such decision.

With a traditional 4-3-3 and the departure of Marlon and Oliver Giroud, LAFC had Hugo Lloris at goal; Rayan Hollingshead and Sergi Oalencia out wide; Aaron Long and Eddie Segura as central defenders; Timothy Igor Jesus as a defensive midfielder; andTimothy Tillman and Mark Delgado completing that part of the pitch. The three attackers and eventual goal scorers were Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz and newcomer Javaito Dilroaum.

The first game between the Rapida and the City of Angels at the beginning of the year was surrounded by controversy. Sergi Pale via, LAFC’s right winger, was accused of making racist comments toward Colorado’s center back Chidozie Awaziem. At the very beginning of this game, the sixth minute to be precise,

With 10 men and a penalty scored by De is Bouanga three minutes before the end of the first half was the beginning of the end for the visiting team. In the co trusty, the Gabonese Designsted Player scored his goal number 17 at this MLS season.

It did t it take long for the Black and Gold to increase its advantage. At the third minute of the second half, a great pass sequence on the left side between Denis Bouanga and Rayan Hollingshead ended with a goal by Salvadorian-American striker Nathan Ordaz. The goal came after a first try by Jabari Dilroaum.

It was the Dutch player who scored the third and final goal for the Blaxk and Gold, this at the 58th minute. A play that also began at the right side with the participation of Denis Bouanga finished with Tillman at the center of the penalty spot assisting Javajro at the left. The former America player scored his first goal as a Black and Gokd member. Thus, LAFC win 3-9 against the Colorado Rapids.

The Black and Gold will host FC Dallas this Saturday T BMO Stadium at its traditional 7:30 schedule.