Son and Bouanga Lead LAFC Win at Q2 Stadium

The second game between Austin FC and Los Angeles Football Club took place at Q2 Stadium. In the first leg, hosted at BMO Stadium, ended in a 2-1 victory for the Blaxk and Gold. A solitary goal by Jon Gallagher we’re not enough for the Texan roster; an own goal by Brendan Hires-Ike and a goal by Nathan Ordaz gave the momentary advantage to the 2022 MLS Cup winner.

With a 3-4-3 formation, Austin FC seek the victory with Brad Stuver in goal; Brendan Hiñes-ike,Oleksandr Svatok, and Guilherme Bilo as defenders; Jon Gallagjet, Mikel Desler, Dani Pereira and former LAFC player and current captain Ilie Sanchez; and last game goal scorer Myrto Uzuri and Owen Wolff on the attack

The Black and Gold had Hugo Lloris in goal; Ryan Porteous and the return of Eddie Segura as central defender; Rayan Hollingshead and Sergi Palencia playing out wide; Mark Delgado and Jailson as central midfielders; Nathan Ordaz and Timothy Tillman completing that part of the field; and the best duo in MLS Heung-min Son and Denis Bouanga as strikers.

The first half was full of chances, simularlo ad what ocio red at the game at BMO Stadium: LAFC with xounter attacks and the effectiveness in front, and “El Verde” through set pieces, two penalties to be more precise. Myrto Uzuri missed the first one at the 39th minute thanks to the save by Hugo Lloris; meanwhile, Dani Pereira scored through the same direction and placed the goal for the Texan team at the sixth minute of stoppage time.

The first goal for the Black and Gold came through a good ball conduction by Denis Bouanga, and a one-on-one encounter between Ilie Sanchez and Heung-min Son. The Korean star ended the encounter placing the ball to the net. A ball recuperated by Sergi Palencia continued with a long pass to Heung-min Son and a premature move by Brad Stuver. The Korean placed the ball all to the right side where Denis Bouanga found himself with the ball on his left foot. He put the ball on the right and scored his first goal. The third goal, scored at the 44th minute, started to a long pass by Ryan Porteous, moved forward with a header assist by Rayan Hollingshead and finished with Denis Bouanga passing through two Austin FC defenders. Thus? The first half ended with a 3-1 score.

Seeking more competitiveness, Niko Steve’s made three changes on halftime: CJ Forley replaced Robert Taylor and the center backs Zan Kolnavic and Julio Castante entered the field replacing Jon Gallagher and Oleksandr Svatok. In spite of the fresh legs both in defense and offense, Austin FC only competed through set pieces. Julio Cascange scored the temporary 3-2, but the goal was called-up by VAR due to an offside. On the other hand, the Black and Gold saw positive results after their subs; interestingly, Heung-min Son was replaced by Jeremy Ebobisse. At the .

LAFC will face the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C. Place, in the weekend before Thanksgiving, either in November 22th or 23rd.