Bouanga's Double and Son Goal Lead LAFC Past Austin FC 3-1

A one-minute equalizer

Brandon Vázquez gave Austin FC a 1-1 tie at BMO Stadium in the 66th minute Wednesday night. It lasted until the 67th, when Denis Bouanga scored his second goal of the night, and LAFC went on to win 3-1.

How it unfolded

The first half ended 0-0. Bouanga opened the scoring in the 52nd minute from very close range, assisted by Son Heung-Min.

Austin substitute Myrto Uzuni, on in the 63rd minute, set up Vázquez's shot from outside the box for the equalizer. Bouanga restored the lead from the center of the box on another Son assist, and Son scored LAFC's third in the 72nd minute from a Jacob Shaffelburg pass.

The numbers

LAFC took 28 shots, 11 on target. Austin had 60 percent possession but 14 shots and four on target. Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made eight saves; LAFC's Hugo Lloris made three.

Bouanga led all players with eight shots. Son finished with a goal and two assists before being substituted in the 78th minute.

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

Sources

ESPN