LAFC 3:1 Real Salt Lake — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Denis Bouanga scored once and set up another as Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1, moving them into a home fixture against Sporting Kansas City on July 26th. The result flattered LAFC, who were outplayed for long spells but took their chances ruthlessly against a dominant Salt Lake side.

The match turned in the first half when Heung-min Son opened the scoring in the 11th minute from Jacob Shaffelburg's assist, then Bouanga doubled the lead in the 40th minute from Mathieu Choinière's pass, giving LAFC a commanding interval advantage. DeAndre Yedlin added a third unassisted in the 68th minute before Lukas Engel pulled one back for Salt Lake in the 86th minute from Saba Lobjanidze's delivery, but the damage was already done.

Real Salt Lake controlled the game statistically with 71% possession to LAFC's 29%, outshot them 28 to 11, and created superior expected goals of 2.56 to 1.16, yet lost on efficiency. Denis Bouanga was the standout with a rating of 8 out of 10, scoring one goal from his forward position. CheckLive's model rated Real Salt Lake the clearer side but the result did not confirm that, as LAFC won despite being outplayed. LAFC now host Sporting Kansas City.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?

Los Angeles FC 3-1 Real Salt Lake (MLS).

Who scored?

Heung-min Son (11', assist Jacob Shaffelburg) for Los Angeles FC; Denis Bouanga (40', assist Mathieu Choinière) for Los Angeles FC; DeAndre Yedlin (68') for Los Angeles FC; Lukas Engel (86', assist Saba Lobjanidze) for Real Salt Lake.

Was Los Angeles FC's win deserved?

Yes — Los Angeles FC were on top for most of the match.

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