Denis Bouanga’s stoppage-time goal leads LAFC past Timbers


by @sbsun

@sbsun— Bouanga’s sixth goal of the season capped another charged affair between the Western Conference rivals.

WTOP—Denis Bouanga’s stoppage-time goal helps LAFC beat Timbers 3-2. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored in the second minute of stoppage time, Timothy Tillman added a goal and Los Angeles FC beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 Saturday night. Kei Kamara'

Los Angeles Times—Denis Bouanga scores in stoppage time to lift LAFC over Portland. Denis Bouanga scored in the second minute of stoppage time, Timothy Tillman added a goal and LAFC beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 Saturday night at BMO Stadium. Kei Kamara's header off a corner kick was swatted away by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau but skipped out to the left side of the area where a charging Bouanga scored on a one-touch shot that ricocheted off the back post and into the net. Diego Chara made his 377th regular season appearance for the Timbers, an MLS record with a single club but...

@SGVTribune—Cristian Olivera scores twice to lead LAFC into U.S. Open Cup’s Round of 16. Olivera breaks a tie in the 70th minute then adds an insurance goal in stoppage time as LAFC avoids an upset with a 3-1 victory over the USL’s Las Vegas Lights FC.