The match saw LA Football Club claim a 2-1 victory over San Jose despite an early injury to their starting goalkeeper, Daniel. Denis Bouanga played a pivotal role, scoring one goal and assisting another. Sergi Palencia netted his first career MLS goal while LAFC's Olivier Giroud was also instrumental in cementing the win. San Jose's late goal from Cristian Espinoza marked a brief glimmer of hope but ultimately could not change the outcome. The match raised questions about player safety following Daniel's concussion and VAR decisions regarding a potential penalty.
But it was not enough to avoid a loss.
I think the part that was interesting is that I'm not sure if there was a foul called or a yellow card and you take a goalkeeper out with a concussion, Quakes coach Bruce Arena told reporters after the match.
Bouanga skied an opportunity over the crossbar and Martinez sent his shot directly at LAFC keeper Hugo Lloris, keeping the game scoreless.
On the counter-attack, Giroud's shot from the top of the penalty arc was parried by a diving Edwards but Bouanga tapped the rebound inside the near post.
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