LAFC Can’t Overcome Own Goal in Loss to Rapids
Nico Hansen made two saves for his fifth clean sheet as Colorado won its third straight game, all by shutout, and limited LAFC to two shots on goal.
- On Wednesday, the Colorado Rapids defeated LAFC 1-0 following a 22nd-minute own goal by Jeremy Ebobisse. Rapids goalkeeper Nico Hansen secured his third consecutive shutout in the victory.
- This result leaves LAFC winless in three straight games for the first time this season, while the Rapids have won four of five matches since the World Cup break.
- In his first MLS start, goalkeeper Cabral Carter tallied five saves for LAFC, including a 40th-minute penalty stop against Rafael Navarro. Hansen added a crucial save on Son Heung-Min late in the match.
- Colorado's defense limited LAFC to just two shots on goal during the match. The Rapids registered four shots on target, continuing their defensive dominance during this three-game winning streak.
- LAFC hosts Portland on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as the team seeks to break its winless streak. The Rapids aim to continue their momentum following this recent string of victories.
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LAFC of the MLS suffered a 0-1 defeat against the Colorado Rapids after conceding an own goal. Son Heung-min, who came on as a substitute in the second half, tried to change the flow of the game but failed to score, remaining silent for five consecutive matches. LAFC has fallen into a slump with two consecutive league losses and will look to bounce back in their match against the Portland Timbers on the 23rd.
An unfortunate defensive error proved costly for LAFC, who fell by the narrowest of margins, 1-0, in their visit to Colorado Rapids this Wednesday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, in another close match, but one that extended the bad run of the Los Angeles team.
Rapids blank LAFC 1-0 for fourth consecutive home shutout victory
The Big Picture The Rapids secured their fourth consecutive shutout at home on Wednesday night, defeating LAFC 1-0 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. The clean sheet streak marks the second-longest in club history. Midfielder Youssef Maziz lined up for the free kick resulting in the Rapids' lone
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