Great goals from Westwood and Arfield couldn’t save LAFC’s eventual 2-1 loss to Charlotte. Los Angeles’ Mario González came close to scoring the tying goal, but it was not to be.
Another nine minutes have been added to play.
Momentum and control will shift for LAFC as they try to come from behind in the dying minutes of the game. The clock reads 90′.
Second goal scored by Charlotte.
Westwood scores for Charlotte in the 77th minute, and this might be the game-winning goal.
In the 69th minute, Mario González scored to tie the game off a fantastic combination by Bouanga that left the Spaniard all alone in front of goal. It’s a tie game after defeating Kahlina.
In the 63rd minute, LAFC was rescued by the crossbar as Lindsey’s header from inside the box flew just high.
Bender took a long-range shot from beyond the box as time expired in Charlotte’s 58th minute of attack.
At the 51 second mark, I send her up for what might have been Charlotte’s second goal as they attempt to add to their advantage.
Charlotte’s Aspiration
At the Break
Halftime score: Charlotte 1, LAFC 0; Bouanga wasted a good chance for LAFC, while Long missed the mark on a header.
It’s almost halftime, and LAFC is still trying to tie the game, despite the fact that they’ve been shut out so well by the opposition’s defense.
Gooolazo at 29 seconds, Charlotte’s first of the evening. Westwood makes a fantastic attempt, but McCarthy is unable to make the save.
It was Bouanga’s first night out on the town, and he made history by marking it by going out alone, defining in a big manner, and looking completely out of place.
At 24′, Charlotte slows down the tempo of the game while possessing the ball, while LAFC keeps trying to get it back.
The locals retaliate with an assault when Privett fires a shot that misses to the side at 16 feet.
11′ Charlotte gets off to a poor start, as LAFC remains aggressive and effective in regaining possession.
Bouanga was the first to have this incredible 5′ failure go up.
0′ Start the game.
Countdown in Minutes
In a few short minutes, LAFC will play for a week’s worth of second place and the lead in Major League Soccer.
Take caution with these participants.
Los Angeles fans should keep an eye on Carlos Vela, the team captain from Mexico who may be spending his last year in the city. In 23 appearances, Vela has contributed to 10 goals and four assists for LAFC.
The 26-year-old Polish import from Paok, Karol Swiderski, is an important piece of the puzzle. In 20 MLS appearances, he has racked up 7 goals and 3 assists. He played five games in the Leagues Cup and scored twice and set up twice. He has recorded two points in the US Open, one goal and one assist.