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Lloris Run Ends as San Jose Stuns LAFC 4-1
20 Apr
Summary
- Ousseni Bouda scored twice, ending Hugo Lloris' streak.
- San Jose leads Western Conference standings with 7-1 record.
- Timo Werner scored his first MLS goal for San Jose.
Ousseni Bouda found the back of the net twice in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris' scoreless run to begin the season at 593 minutes. The San Jose Earthquakes secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night in an early Western Conference showdown.
With these crucial goals, San Jose (7-1-0) moves into a first-place tie in the Western Conference standings. Newcomer Timo Werner also contributed his first MLS goal, assisted by Beau Leroux, extending San Jose's lead. An own goal further boosted San Jose's advantage, securing their fourth consecutive road victory.
Despite a strong home record entering the match, LAFC (5-2-1) suffered a significant defeat. Hugo Lloris made two saves but could not prevent San Jose's offense from breaking through. This loss marks LAFC's second consecutive defeat.
