LAFC beats Austin FC 3-1 behind two goals from Bouanga

LAFC scored three second-half goals to beat Austin FC 3-1 on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Denis Bouanga scored twice, and Son Heung-Min assisted both of his goals before adding one of his own.

Neither team scored in the first half. Bouanga opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, finishing from close range after a pass from Son.

Austin drew level in the 66th minute. Myrto Uzuni, who had come on three minutes earlier, set up Brandon Vázquez for a shot from outside the box that went into the bottom left corner.

LAFC answered right away. Bouanga scored again in the 67th, and Son made it 3-1 in the 72nd from a Jacob Shaffelburg assist.

Austin held 60 percent of possession, but LAFC outshot the visitors 28-14 and put 11 shots on target. Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made eight saves, and LAFC's Hugo Lloris made three.

The loss was Austin's second straight and leaves the club with 31 points (7 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses). LAFC has 45 points.

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ESPN