Membership America gained in a seven-round penalty shootout over LAFC following a 0-0 draw within the nightcap of a doubleheader of matches performed at SoFi Stadium, which drew a crowd of 71,189.
After Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 2-0 earlier, Jose Cifuente put his kick over the purpose and up into the stands after Emilio Lara transformed his try for America.
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Clearly treating the sport as an exhibition because it leads the Western Convention and is on tempo to win the Supporters’ Defend for the second time in its 5 seasons of existence, LAFC prevented catastrophe when Mamadou Fall had a straight pink card for a sort out on ahead Federico Vinas within the fortieth minute decreased to a yellow by VAR.
Fall made a purpose line clearance to maintain out Lara’s blistering shot from contained in the field within the 51st minute.
Gareth Bale got here on in its place within the 62nd minute for LAFC because the Wales nationwide staff participant and five-time Champions League winner continues to construct up his health. Bale took and coolly transformed the fifth penalty.
SoFi Stadium will host World Cup matches in 2026.
