Los Angeles FC defeat Vancouver Whitecaps in a thrilling match
Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles FC defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 in a thrilling MLS Cup 2024 Round 1 match played at BMO Stadium.
The game started with a clear dominance from Los Angeles FC, who opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a penalty goal converted by D. Bouanga. The second goal came in the 57th minute, thanks to C. Olivera, following a good pass from a teammate.
Vancouver Whitecaps tried to react and closed the gap in the 90th minute when R. Gauld headed in, but they ran out of time to equalize the score.
Los Angeles FC showed a more effective attacking game, with 15 shots, of which 4 were on target. Vancouver Whitecaps, for their part, had 13 shots, 3 on target.
In terms of yellow cards, Los Angeles FC received two, while Vancouver Whitecaps received three.
With this result, Los Angeles FC advances to the next round of the MLS Cup.
Substitutions los angeles fc: at minute 65 K. Kamara came in and O. Giroud went out., at minute 81 I. Sanchez came in and T. Tillman went out., at minute 81 Marlon came in and C. Olivera went out., at minute 86 C. Vela came in and D. Bouanga went out.
Substitutions vancouver whitecaps: at minute 65 A. Schopf came in and S. Armstrong went out., at minute 65 F. Picault came in and A. Ahmed went out., at minute 65 S. Berhalter came in and P. Vite went out., at minute 79 L. Johnson came in and B. White went out., at minute 88 D. Kreilach came in and A. Cubas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
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