Two Consecutive Home Victories for LAFC in One Week

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LAFC had their second game this week: this 2-0 win against FC Dallas gave a total of five goals in favor, zero against and six points. Today, against FC Dallas, the goals came through a penalty spot by Denis Bouanga and an spectacular turn by Nathan Ordaz were the path to victory for Steve Cherundolo’s team.

The Black and Gold step to BMO Stadium with a 4-3-3 formation: Hugo Lloris in goal; Aaron Long and Eddie Segura as de total defenders; Rayan Hollingshead and Sergi Palencia in the wings; Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus and Mark Delgado as midfielders; and the three goal scorers from last game Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz and newest addition to the roster Javairo Dilrosum.

FC Dallas had a more conservative 5-3-2 formation with two former LAFC players, Marco Farman and Sebastian Ibeagha, on defense; former LA Galaxy attacking midfielder Sebastian Letget,and Brazilians Pedrinhoa and Ramiro in the middle; and Logan Farrington and Peter Miss in offense.

The first half witnessed a defensive counter attack attempt recuperated by Mark Delgado and a foul in the area. Such plays ended with Nathan Ordaz receiving the ball with back-turned and a strike and Denis Bouanga scored his second consecutive ball from the penalty spot. In addition to the 14th goal, the Gabonese Desifned Player gave his sixth assist in this Major League Soccer season.

The second half the habitual substitutions for thr Blaxk and Gold; David Martinez on the right side and Jeremy Ebobisse, who is a more natural central-attacker, had a full half to earn a spot at the starting XI. Aaron Long, captain of the Black and Gold, sufffered an injury at the. 76th minute. Nkasi Tafari took his place. In the visit team’s case, the entrance of Luciano Acosta and Tarik Scott in offense did not make any difference.

Both teams will see action next Wednesday: LAFC goes to Minnesota while FC remain in California to play against the San Jose Earthquakes.