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LAFC defeated Austin 2-1 in the opening game of their playoff series.

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LAFC Edges Austin in Thrilling Playoff Opener

30 Oct, 2025

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Summary

LAFC wins 2-1 over Austin in playoff opener
Nathan Ordaz scores late game-winning goal
Austin won both regular-season meetings this year

LAFC Edges Austin in Thrilling Playoff Opener

On October 30, 2025, LAFC secured a 2-1 victory over Austin in the opening game of their best-of-three playoff series. The match took place at LAFC's home stadium.

LAFC took an early 1-0 lead in the 20th minute when Brendan Hines-Ike scored an own goal, deflecting a cross from Ryan Hollingshead into his own net. However, Austin equalized in the 63rd minute through a goal by Jon Gallagher, who was set up by Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff.

The game-winning moment came in the 79th minute when Son Heung-Min made a long run into the area, drawing defenders and setting up a pass to Denis Bouanga. Bouanga's shot took a deflection, allowing Nathan Ordaz to tap it in at the back post for the decisive goal.