Bouanga's Double Powers LAFC Past Austin FC 3-1

Denis Bouanga scored twice in the second half and LAFC beat Austin FC 3-1 on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium, the club's first win in five matches.

Goals

The first half was scoreless. Bouanga finished from very close range in the 52nd minute after a pass from Son Heung-Min.

Austin's Brandon Vázquez tied it 1-1 in the 66th minute with a shot from outside the box, assisted by Myrto Uzuni. Bouanga answered a minute later from the center of the box, Son again providing the pass, and Son scored LAFC's third goal in the 72nd minute from a Jacob Shaffelburg assist.

Numbers

Bouanga led all players with eight shots. LAFC took 28 shots, 11 on target, while Austin had 60 percent of possession and 14 shots. Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made eight saves, and LAFC's Hugo Lloris made three.

LAFC has 45 points from 12 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses, sixth in the Western Conference standings on ESPN. Austin has 31 points.

Sources

ESPN