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LAFC's Late Penalty Secures Semifinal Berth
15 Apr
Summary
- Dennis Bouanga scored a late penalty to secure a draw and advance LAFC.
- LAFC won the first leg 3-0, contributing to their advancement.
- Cruz Azul finished the match with 10 men after a red card.
LAFC has advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals following a dramatic 1-1 draw with defending champions Cruz Azul on Tuesday. Dennis Bouanga scored a crucial late penalty, securing the aggregate victory for the visiting team. Cruz Azul had taken the lead earlier in the match through a Gabriel Fernandez penalty in the 18th minute. However, Bouanga's decisive goal in deep stoppage time ensured LAFC progressed.
The Los Angeles-based club entered the second leg with a commanding 3-0 advantage from their previous encounter. Cruz Azul's chances were further diminished when Gonzalo Piovi received a red card in the 90th minute, leaving them to finish the match with ten men. This result prevents Cruz Azul, a seven-time champion, from achieving back-to-back titles.
