The Polish attacker’s goal in the 62nd minute is all the Black & Gold need to get past Vancouver in a decisive Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series
LAFC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz celebrates after scoring the lone goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of Game 3 of their opening-round series in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at BMO Stadium. This season Steve Cherundolo has and the Los Angeles Football Club repeatedly reaps the rewards.
LAFC maintained their 1-0 lead for the remainder of the match, bunkering down as Vancouver valiantly fought for an equalizer. LAFC also dropped French striker Giroud to the bench for the first time in eight games and left center forward Kei Kamara off the game day team sheet. Cherundolo’s first-half adjustments did little to bother Vancouver, as the visitors controlled the middle of the park, overrunning and outshooting the top seed in the West for 45 minutes.Cherundolo removed Olivera and Marlon in favor of an additional midfielder, Eduard Atuesta. The frustrated Frenchman, Giroud, who had gone scoreless in his last seven appearances, also entered as Bogusz moved to the wing.
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