LAFC reaffirmed its paternity over Seattle Sounders 3-0 and advanced to the Leagues Cup semifinals

If we talk about fatherhood, without a doubt the LAFC would have to raise his hand by winning 3-0 against Seattle Sounders, consolidating their dominance in this match by achieving their fifth consecutive victory against the West Coast team and where the California team was able to come out ahead 3-0.

A victory that undoubtedly demonstrates the ability of the Californian team and that positions itself as a serious candidate for the 2024 Leagues Cup title, being the highest scoring team in the tournament and counting on their ranks with Denis Bouanga, the competition’s all-time top scorer.

Among the details of the match, in the first half, the Black and Gold team was ambitious and effective, opening the scoring in the 13th minute. where Ryan Hollingshead crossed the ball after a great reception, pulling it in with the outside of his foot, beating Stefan Frei.

Obviously, LAFC didn’t let any air pass by as they took advantage a counterattack led by Mateusz Bogusz that resulted in a corner kickSeattle’s defense made a poor clearance, leaving the ball in the air for Kei Kamara to finish with a scissor kick, placing the ball close to the far post and extending the lead to 2-0.

The two goals against motivated the Sounders to look for a response, achieving 65% possession of the ball. However, their control It did not translate into danger, as they only generated one shot on goal in the first 45 minutes.

In the 40th minute, Bouanga came close to extending the lead, but the post prevented the goal. However, at the start of the second half, Bouanga took advantage a clearance from Frenchman Hugo Lloris that became an assist, and with an almost identical play, put LAFC 3-0 up.

With this goal, Bouanga surpassed Lionel Messi as the top scorer in the history of the Leagues Cup, reaching 11 goals. Bouanga achieved this figure in eight games spread over two editions, while Messi scored 10 goals in seven games in the previous edition..

After the third goal, LAFC lowered its intensity, ceding control of the ball to Seattle. However, the team’sThe Sounders’ high level of clarity on offense kept the score from changing.

Now, Los Angeles Football Club awaits its opponent for the semifinals, which will come from the match between América and Colorado Rapids. If the Liga MX champion advances, the match will be played at the stadium of Las Águilas’ choice; if the Rapids win, it will be at BMO Stadium.

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