US EditionLAFC Shuts Out Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinal Opener
Son Heung-min and David Martínez combined for all 3 goals as LAFC moved within reach of a third semifinal berth.
- Los Angeles Football Club defeated Cruz Azul 3-0 on Tuesday at BMO Stadium in the CONCACAF Champions Cup opener, putting the team on the cusp of the semifinal round.
- Adjusting to the visitors' pace, LAFC took control as forward Son Heung-min scored his first goal since February 17, flipping the energy in the building and on the field.
- Two goals from forward David Martínez and five saves by goalkeeper Hugo Lloris complemented two assists from midfielder Mathieu Choinière during the team's impressive performance.
- Defender Sergi Palencia noted, "The key is to suffer, to survive and to figure out a little bit how to play them," regarding the squad's recent tactical approach.
- Ahead of the April 14 return match at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, LAFC travels to Portland for an MLS match this Saturday, with the venue located 85 miles from Mexico City.
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With two goals by David Martínez, Los Angeles FC beat Cruz Azul 3-0. Venezuelan maintains a devastating pace at age 20
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LAFC shuts out Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal opener
Son Heung-min’s opening goal and David Martínez’s two-goal night power LAFC to a 3-0 first-leg triumph against an opponent the players and coaching staff perceived as their toughest test to date.
Two beats of Venezuelan Davíd Martínez and another of Korean Son Heung-min were enough for the LAFC to give a coup of authority in the series.
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