If something took the Los Angeles Football Club by surprise about their defeat on Wednesday to Club León, it was an off-performance on a big stage.
If something took the Los Angeles Football Club by surprise about their 2-1 defeat on Wednesday to Club León, it was an off-performance on a big stage.
“No one can say they played a good game,” LAFC captain Carlos Vela said. “Maybe John, the keeper. He’s the only one playing a good level because he saved us some goals.” “But for sure I know we played, excuse me for the word, a [expletive] game,” Vela said. “And the only positive thing is to come here one goal down. We have to take that as a chance to play better football. To play in LA with our fans. It’s the only way we get the trophy.
In regulation. In extra time. In penalties. It matters not. LAFC must finish ahead by two or more goals to carry the aggregate score after 180 minutes. A one goal edge means an extra half hour will be added with a deciding penalty shootout looming.
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