Bouanga Brace Lifts LAFC Past Austin FC at BMO Stadium

Second half decides it

LAFC and Austin FC went to halftime scoreless on Wednesday at BMO Stadium. LAFC scored three times after the break and won 3-1.

Goals

Denis Bouanga gave LAFC a 1-0 lead in the 52nd minute with a close-range finish set up by Son Heung-Min. Austin's Brandon Vázquez tied it 1-1 in the 66th minute with a shot from outside the box, assisted by substitute Myrto Uzuni.

Bouanga answered in the 67th minute, again from a Son pass, and Son scored the third goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Jacob Shaffelburg.

Statistical highlights

Bouanga led all players with eight shots. Vázquez had four shots for Austin. LAFC outshot Austin 28-14, while Austin held 60 percent of possession.

Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made eight saves. LAFC's Hugo Lloris made three.

Austin has 31 points (7 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses). LAFC has 45 points.

Sources

ESPN