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Mathias Laborda Scores Winner in PK Shootout as Whitecaps Beat LAFC in Western Conference Semifinal
Vancouver Whitecaps won a tense 4-3 penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in extra time, overcoming a late LAFC rally following a red card, before 53,957 fans.
- On Saturday, Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Los Angeles FC 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at B.C. Place in front of a club-record crowd of 53,957, with defender Mathias Laborda scoring and converting the decisive penalty.
- Dominating the first half, Vancouver Whitecaps held 63.7 per cent possession and outshot LAFC 7-1, but had used all substitutions and played down two after Tristan Blackmon's red card.
- Yohei Takaoka recorded key saves, totaling six for Vancouver, while LAFC outshot Vancouver 23-9 and led 7-6 in on-target shots by full time.
- The result eliminated LAFC and ended the season for coach Steve Cherundolo, while Vancouver will face the winner of Monday's San Diego FC vs Minnesota United match next week.
- The matchup continued a three-year playoff rivalry as Vancouver Whitecaps finished the regular season 18-7-9 and beat FC Dallas in a first-round playoff series to advance.
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The LAFC led by Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min, a double author, gave way after the shootout against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the West Conference Final.
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Total News Sources87
Leaning Left17Leaning Right8Center22Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center
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C 47%
R 17%
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