Bouanga Double Powers LAFC Past Austin FC at BMO Stadium

Match result

LAFC beat Austin FC 3-1 on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Goal summary

The match was scoreless at halftime. Denis Bouanga broke the deadlock for LAFC in the 52nd minute, finishing from close range on Son Heung-Min's pass. Austin answered in the 66th minute when Brandon Vázquez scored from outside the box, assisted by substitute Myrto Uzuni.

Bouanga scored again in the 67th minute to restore LAFC's lead, and Son made it 3-1 in the 72nd minute with an assist from Jacob Shaffelburg.

Top performers

Bouanga had two goals on eight shots. Son had a goal and two assists. Vázquez scored on one of his four shots for Austin.

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made three saves. Austin's Brad Stuver made eight. Austin held 60 percent of possession, but LAFC outshot the visitors 28-14.

Austin has 31 points from 7 wins, 10 draws and 12 losses. LAFC has 45 points.

Sources

ESPN