LAFC Clinches 2-1 Victory Over Vancouver With Last-Minute Goal

Ilie Sánchez's stoppage-time strike secures LAFC's win, maintaining their pursuit of the Western Conference top spot.

Ilie Sánchez scored his first goal of the season in the third minute of stoppage time, securing a 2-1 victory for LAFC over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Mateusz Bogusz opened the scoring for LAFC just 35 seconds into the match, marking his 15th goal of the season.
Vancouver's equalizer came in the 63rd minute from a free kick, credited as an own goal by LAFC's Sergi Palencia.
The loss extends Vancouver's winless streak to six matches, jeopardizing their playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
LAFC remains in contention for the top seed in the Western Conference, trailing the LA Galaxy by three points.