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🚨 San Jose Earthquakes deliver statement victory over LAFC
TL;DR
San Jose Earthquakes achieved a decisive 4-1 victory over LAFC in a key Western Conference match. Bouda scored twice, with additional goals from Werner and an own goal by Porteous.
Key points
- San Jose Earthquakes defeated LAFC 4-1
- Ousseni Bouda scored two goals
- Match was a key Western Conference clash
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🚨 San Jose Earthquakes deliver statement victory over LAFC
San Jose Earthquakes have defeated LAFC 4-1 in Sunday's marquee Western Conference clash in Major League Soccer.
Scorers: Bouda 53', 80', Werner 56', Porteous 59' (OG) ; Roberts 74' (OG)
San Jose started the match on the front-foot as Ousseni Bouda forced a point-blank, reaction save from Hugo Lloris inside two minutes.
After a slow start, LAFC improved as the half went on. However, both sides as they went into the break scoreless.
Early in the second-half, Son struck well-hit volley on the edge of the box, but the South Korean's effort was saved by San Jose goalkeeper Daniel.
Five minutes later, Timo Werner found Bouda for an unmarked strike at the back-post.
The goal ended Lloris' run of 593 consecutive minutes without conceding, the fourth longest streak in league history.
Moments later, the former Germany international skipped past the challenge of Nkosi Tafari and fired past Hugo Lloris to score his first MLS goal.
The Quakes added a third goal in six minutes through an own-goal from Ryan Porteous.
The hosts responded through another own-goal, before Bouda completed his brace to put the match beyond LAFC's reach.
Q&A
What was the final score of the San Jose Earthquakes vs LAFC match?
The final score was San Jose Earthquakes 4, LAFC 1.
Who scored the goals for San Jose Earthquakes in the match against LAFC?
Ousseni Bouda scored two goals, while Werner scored one and Porteous had an own goal.
When did the San Jose Earthquakes play against LAFC?
The match took place on Sunday.
