Los Angeles FC emerged victorious against FC Dallas in their week 20 clash held at BMO Stadium. The match saw forward Nathan Ordaz take the lead for LAFC in the 30th minute, followed by Denis Bouanga extending the advantage with a penalty just before halftime in the 44th minute.
Ordaz delighted the home crowd by scoring with a well-executed finish after connecting with a cross from Bouanga, beating FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes.
Bouanga was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with a goal and registering six shots on target, showcasing his exceptional skill and influence on the game.
On the other side, Maarten Paes had a commendable performance for FC Dallas, managing to save seven shots throughout the match and demonstrating his capabilities as a goalkeeper.
LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Hugo Lloris in goal; a defensive line of Sergi Palencia, Eddie Segura, Aaron Long, and Ryan Hollingshead; midfielders Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, and Mark Delgado; and a front three of Javairo Dilrosun, Nathan Ordaz, and Denis Bouanga.
FC Dallas, managed by Eric Quill, opted for a 4-4-2 setup, with Maarten Paes in goal; Shaquell Moore, Sebastien Ibeagha, Lalas Abubakar, and Marco Farfan in defense; a midfield comprising Sebastián Lletget, Ramiro, Patrickson Delgado, and Pedrinho; and forwards Logan Farrington and Petar Musa.
The match referee, Allen Chapman, oversaw the game, ensuring fair play throughout.
Looking ahead, LAFC will face Toronto FC at home in their next fixture, while FC Dallas gears up for an away match against San José Earthquakes.
Substitutions for Los Angeles FC
68’ 2H – Javairo Dilrosun replaced by David Martínez; Nathan Ordaz substituted for Jeremy Ebobisse.
76’ 2H – Mark Delgado off for Yaw Yeboah.
84’ 2H – Denis Bouanga taken off for Ryan Raposo.
Substitutions for FC Dallas
59’ 2H – Logan Farrington out for Tarik Scott; Sebastián Lletget replaced by Bernard Kamungo; Pedrinho substituted for Luciano Acosta.
75’ 2H – Ramiro off for Kaick; Aaron Long substituted for Nkosi Tafari.
Yellow Cards for FC Dallas:
21’ 2H – Petar Musa (Unsporting behavior); 35’ 2H – Luciano Acosta (Dissent towards the referee).