Bouanga's Brace Powers LAFC Past Austin FC at BMO Stadium

A double decides it

Denis Bouanga scored two second-half goals Wednesday night as LAFC beat Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium.

Second-half goals

The match was scoreless until the 52nd minute, when Bouanga finished from close range off a pass from Son Heung-Min. Austin equalized 14 minutes later through Brandon Vázquez, whose shot from outside the box was set up by substitute Myrto Uzuni.

Bouanga put LAFC back in front in the 67th minute, again assisted by Son. Son added the third goal in the 72nd minute from a Jacob Shaffelburg pass.

Statistical highlights

Bouanga led all players with eight shots. Vázquez had four shots for Austin. LAFC finished with 28 shots and 11 on target to Austin's 14 and four, though Austin held 60 percent of possession.

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made three saves. Austin's Brad Stuver made eight.

Austin has 31 points from 7 wins, 10 draws and 12 losses. LAFC has 45 points.

Sources

ESPN