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Martinez Stunner Seals LAFC's Champions Cup Quarterfinal Berth
18 Mar
Summary
- David Martinez scored a stunning late goal to secure LAFC's win.
- LAFC advanced to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
- The team overcame an early deficit to win 2-1 on the night.
LAFC has reached the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Costa Rica's Alajuelense.
Young talent David Martinez, aged 20, became the hero for LAFC, scoring a stunning long-range goal in stoppage time. This decisive strike secured a 3-2 aggregate win for the MLS club.
Alajuelense had taken an early lead in the second leg, putting LAFC under pressure. However, Nathan Ordaz equalized in the 51st minute with a well-placed shot, making the aggregate score 2-2 and giving LAFC an away goal.
Martinez, who came on as a substitute in the 64th minute, received a pass outside the box and unleashed a powerful shot to clinch the comeback victory. LAFC now awaits a quarterfinal match against either Monterrey or Cruz Azul.
