In the clash between Minnesota United and LAFC at Allianz Field, the visiting team claimed a narrow 1-0 victory. Denis Bouanga sealed the fate of the match by converting a penalty in the 41st minute of the first half.
Bouanga had a standout performance, not only scoring the decisive goal but also taking four shots throughout the game.
Defensively, Sergi Palencia’s presence was critical for Los Angeles FC, as he successfully cleared six dangerous balls during the match.
Minnesota’s head coach, Eric Ramsay, lined up his team in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Dayne St. Clair in goal, with Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Carlos Harvey, Michael Boxall, Nicolás Romero, and Anthony Markanich in defense; Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, and Joaquín Pereyra in midfield; and Tani Oluwaseyi and Kelvin Yeaboah leading the attack.
Meanwhile, LAFC’s coach Steve Cherundolo opted for a 5-2-3 formation with Hugo Lloris guarding the net, supported by Ryan Hollingshead, Sergi Palencia, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, and Artem Smoliakov in defense; Timothy Tillman and Mark Delgado in midfield; and the attacking trio of Javairo Dilrosun, Jeremy Ebobisse, and Denis Bouanga.
Pierre Lauziere officiated the encounter, ensuring a fair game.
Looking ahead, Minnesota will face Portland Timbers away, while LAFC will host Toronto FC in their next outing.
Substitutions for Minnesota United
60’ – Nicolás Romero off for Joseph Rosales and Bongokuhle Hlongwane off for Julian Gressel
82’ – Wil Trapp off for Owen Gene
Yellow Cards for Minnesota United:
5’ – Kelvin Yeaboah (Unsporting Behavior), 25’ – Robin Lod (Unsporting Behavior), 41’ – Nicolás Romero (Unsporting Behavior), and 32’ – Tani Oluwaseyi (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Los Angeles FC
65’ – Javairo Dilrosun off for Nathan Ordaz
75’ – Jeremy Ebobisse off for Yaw Yeboah and Timothy Tillman off for Igor Jesus
91’ – Denis Bouanga off for David Martínez
Yellow Cards for Los Angeles FC:
0’ – Timothy Tillman (Unsporting Behavior), 9’ – Ryan Hollingshead (Unsporting Behavior), and 48’ – Eddie Segura (Unsporting Behavior)