Denis Bouanga’s late goal extends LAFC’s hot start in win over FC Dallas
Denis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally LAFC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night.
Carlos Vela notched an assist on Bouanga’s winner for defending champion LAFC (3-0-1), which picked up its fourth straight win in the series and improved to 4-0-1 all-time at home against Dallas (2-2-1).
Timothy Tillman staked LAFC to an early lead with an unassisted goal in the third minute.
Nkosi Tafari scored the tying goal for Dallas in the 73rd minute. Sebastien Ibeagha and Jesús Jiménez had assists on the goal.
America Ferrera is among the Hollywood celebrities who’ve used their Angel City soccer club ownership stakes as a way to help people and the community.
LAFC was coming off a 2-1 home loss to Costa Rica’s Alajuelense in the second round of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16. LAFC has never lost two straight at home in all competitions.
LAFC outshot Dallas 21-7 with a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal.
John McCarthy finished with two saves for LAFC. Maarten Paes had four saves for Dallas.
LAFC had a league-record run of 115 straight matches without a scoreless draw end in Seattle last week.
LAFC hits the road to play the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. Dallas heads home to host the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
LAFC lost to Costa Rica club Alajuelense 2-1 in the second game of the CONCACAF Champions League but advances to the quarterfinals on aggregate.
