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Late Drama as Los Angeles FC and ES Tunis Draw in FIFA Club World Cup Clash
Nashville, Tennessee – Los Angeles FC and ES Tunis played to a draw in a hard-fought match at GEODIS Park, part of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage. Norwegian referee Espen Eskas oversaw the contest.
The game, marked by its intensity and midfield battles, saw Los Angeles FC control possession with 60%, while ES Tunis looked more threatening in attack. Despite the higher possession, Los Angeles FC struggled to convert their opportunities, registering only one shot on target from their ten attempts.
The first half was characterized by tactical and physical play, reflected in the yellow card shown to T. Tillman of Los Angeles FC in the 23rd minute.
In the second half, the match came to life. Y. Belaili put ES Tunis ahead in the 71st minute with a goal from open play, sparking euphoria on the Tunisian bench. However, in stoppage time, D. Bouanga of Los Angeles FC missed a penalty, but managed to capitalize on the rebound to score and secure the draw.
Statistically, both teams took 10 shots, but ES Tunis showed greater accuracy with 5 shots on target compared to the single one from the American team. ES Tunis also committed more fouls, totaling 13 compared to LAFC’s 9, and received two yellow cards, including one to Yan Sasse, while LAFC received only one. The match ended with a score that reflects the parity and effort of both teams in their quest to advance in the competition.
Substitutions los angeles fc: at minute 46 J. Dilrosun came in and D. Martinez went out., at minute 81 F. Amaya came in and T. Tillman went out., at minute 81 Y. Yeboah came in and R. Hollingshead went out., at minute 81 Marlon came in and M. Delgado went out., at minute 88 J. Ebobisse came in and O. Giroud went out.
Substitutions es tunis: at minute 62 Yan Sasse came in and E. Mokwana went out., at minute 62 A. Jabri came in and Rodrigo Rodrigues went out., at minute 76 M. Derbali came in and A. Konate went out., at minute 90 H. Jelassi came in and Y. Belaili went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles FC
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ES Tunis
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