Vancouver Whitecaps FC II 4:1 Los Angeles FC 2 — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Vancouver Whitecaps FC II came from behind to beat Los Angeles FC 2 4-1 in MLS Next Pro, recovering from Marius Aiyenero's early opener for the visitors. A Liam MacKenzie brace, followed by goals from Daniel Ittycheria and Johnny Selemani, gave the home side a commanding win.

Aiyenero gave LAFC2 a 14th-minute lead, but MacKenzie levelled in the 26th with Johnny Selemani providing the assist. MacKenzie struck again in the 45th, Ittycheria added a third in the 55th and Selemani completed the scoring in the 82nd, after LAFC2's Érick Díaz had been shown a red card in the 58th.

Vancouver were outshot and had fewer big chances, but they took theirs. LAFC2 finished with 14 shots, seven on target, and an expected-goals total of 1.88, yet only Aiyenero's effort beat the keeper, who made six saves. Vancouver scored twice from two big chances, while LAFC2 missed two.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Vancouver Whitecaps FC II vs Los Angeles FC 2?

Vancouver Whitecaps FC II 4-1 Los Angeles FC 2 (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Marius Aiyenero (14') for Los Angeles FC 2; Liam MacKenzie (26', assist Johnny Selemani) for Vancouver Whitecaps FC II; Liam MacKenzie (45') for Vancouver Whitecaps FC II; Daniel Ittycheria (55', assist Carson Rassak) for Vancouver Whitecaps FC II; Johnny Selemani (82') for Vancouver Whitecaps FC II.

Was Vancouver Whitecaps FC II's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any red cards in Vancouver Whitecaps FC II vs Los Angeles FC 2?

Yes — sent off: Érick Díaz (Los Angeles FC 2, 58').

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