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Dreyer's Late Penalty Seals Win, But Red Card Looms
16 Aug
Summary
- Anders Dreyer scored the winning penalty kick in the 89th minute.
- CJ dos Santos achieved a crucial clean sheet with three saves.
- Dreyer received a red card in stoppage time, facing suspension.
San Diego FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Los Angeles FC this past Saturday, thanks to a late penalty converted by Anders Dreyer in the 89th minute. The decisive spot-kick was awarded following a video review that identified a handball offense by LAFC's Ryan Porteous.
Goalkeeper CJ dos Santos was pivotal in the win, registering his first clean sheet of the season with three critical saves. This performance marked a significant achievement after his 10 shutouts in the previous year. Despite the triumph, San Diego FC will miss Dreyer in their upcoming match due to a red card he received in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
LAFC, who had previously shown strong offensive form with 11 goals in their last four games, were unable to find the back of the net. Their forward Son Heung-min saw his four-game scoring streak come to an end. The team will look to rebound in their next fixture against the Colorado Rapids.
San Diego FC's next challenge will be against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, where they will aim to continue their fight in the league standings.
