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Son Scores Twice as LAFC Beats St. Louis 3-0, Tightens West Race

The result leaves Los Angeles one point back of third-place Minnesota in the Western Conference.

Overview

  • Denis Bouanga opened the scoring in the 15th minute for his 23rd of the season and fifth straight match with a goal.
  • Son Heung-Min added goals in first-half stoppage time and the 60th minute, giving him eight goals in eight MLS games and seven in his last four.
  • LAFC has won four straight, outscoring opponents 15-4, and has one loss in its past eight matches.
  • St. Louis City was knocked out of playoff contention with the defeat.
  • LAFC outshot St. Louis 21-9, with Hugo Lloris making three saves and Roman Bürki stopping four.