Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeated Los Angeles Football Club 3–0 on Sunday at BC Place in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, with two own goals highlighting an eventful match.
Ryan Gauld opened the scoring in the 10′, finishing from the center of the box to give Vancouver the early lead. Stuart Armstrong's shot was blocked moments later as the Whitecaps maintained pressure. The advantage doubled in the 13′ when Ryan Hollingshead scored an own goal from the center of the box, pushing the score to 2–0.
LAFC responded with attacking intent in the second half. Mateusz Bogusz forced a save in the 51′, while Denis Bouanga tested the goalkeeper in the 60′. Eduard Atuesta's effort was saved in the 67′ as the visitors searched for a way back into the match.
The game was sealed in the 68′ when Eddie Segura scored an own goal, extending Vancouver's lead to 3–0. Cristian Olivera continued LAFC's attacking efforts with a saved shot in the 80′, but Vancouver's defense held firm through four minutes of stoppage time to secure the victory.
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