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LAFC battles for Champions Cup final spot in Mexico
7 May
Summary
- LAFC secured a narrow 2-1 lead in the first leg against Toluca.
- The winner will face Tigres UANL in the Concacaf Champions Cup final.
- The second leg match is crucial for LAFC's bid to win the cup.
LAFC carries a narrow 2-1 lead into the decisive second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final against Toluca. The California club secured their advantage thanks to a stoppage-time header in the opening match played last week.
In the first leg, Tim Tillman opened the scoring for LAFC in the 50th minute, but Toluca managed to equalize. However, Nkosi Tafari's 91st-minute header ultimately decided the first 90 minutes, giving LAFC a slight edge.
This marks LAFC's third appearance in the tournament, with two previous trips to the final. They aim to secure their first championship title this year, having overcome Real Espana, Alajuelense, and Cruz Azul in earlier rounds.
Toluca, despite the loss, secured a vital away goal, which could be influential in the return leg. The Mexican side has a strong home record in the competition, scoring four goals in each of their two previous home matches.
The winner of this encounter will face Tigres UANL in the Concacaf Champions Cup final scheduled for May 30th. Toluca seeks their third title, while LAFC is chasing their first.
