The clash between LAFC and Vancouver, held during Week 18 of the MLS at BMO Stadium, ended in favor of the visiting team with a scoreline of 1-0. Emmanuel Sabbi found the back of the net in the 19th minute, marking the only goal of the match.
Los Angeles FC had a chance to equalize when defender Ryan Hollingshead hit the post in the 70th minute, but their efforts to score were thwarted throughout the game. LAFC attempted to push forward on 15 occasions, with 7 shots on target, 1 hitting the woodwork, and 7 going wide.
Emmanuel Sabbi was named the man of the match for his decisive goal, while Vancouver’s goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka also shone, making 4 crucial saves.
LAFC’s head coach, Steve Cherundolo, deployed a 4-3-3 formation with David Ochoa in goal; a defense featuring Sergi Palencia, Eddie Segura, Aaron Long, and Artem Smoliakov; and a midfield formed by Igor Jesus, Frankie Amaya, and Timothy Tillman. The attacking trio comprised Javairo Dilrosun, Olivier Giroud, and Denis Bouanga.
On the other hand, Jesper Sorensen’s Vancouver team lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Yohei Takaoka guarding the goal; Mathías Laborda, Tristan Blackmon, Ranko Veselinovic, and Tate Johnson in defense; and a midfield with Andrés Cubas, Pedro Vite, Jeevan Badwal, and Édier Ocampo. The forward partnership consisted of Daniel Rios and Emmanuel Sabbi.
The match official was Jon Freemon. In their next fixtures, LAFC will travel to face Austin FC, while Vancouver prepares to visit LA Galaxy.
Substitutions for Los Angeles FC
59’ 2H – Artem Smoliakov for Ryan Hollingshead, Olivier Giroud for Nathan Ordaz, Frankie Amaya for Mark Delgado, Javairo Dilrosun for David Martínez
74’ 2H – Igor Jesus for Jeremy Ebobisse
Yellow Cards for Los Angeles FC:
11’ 2H Olivier Giroud (Foul for holding opponent to prevent advance)
Substitutions for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
17’ 1H – Andrés Cubas for Ralph Priso
78’ 2H – Emmanuel Sabbi for Jean-Claude Ngando, Jeevan Badwal for Antoine Coupland
91’ 2H – Édier Ocampo for Bjorn Utvik
Yellow Cards for Vancouver Whitecaps FC:
25’ 1H Tate Johnson, 11’ 2H Ralph Priso (Foul for holding opponent to prevent advance)