Austin FC was level with LAFC for about a minute on Wednesday night. Brandon Vázquez's 66th-minute goal made it 1-1 at BMO Stadium, and Denis Bouanga put LAFC back in front in the 67th on the way to a 3-1 win.
After a scoreless first half, Bouanga scored from close range in the 52nd minute, assisted by Son Heung-Min. Vázquez's equalizer came from outside the box, with an assist from substitute Myrto Uzuni.
Bouanga's second goal, also set up by Son, came from the center of the box. Son scored LAFC's third in the 72nd minute off a pass from Jacob Shaffelburg.
LAFC finished with 28 shots and 11 on target. Austin had 14 shots and four on target despite holding 60 percent of possession. Brad Stuver made eight saves for Austin, and Hugo Lloris made three for LAFC.
