Bouanga Double, Son Strike Sink Austin FC at BMO Stadium

Austin FC lost 3-1 at LAFC on Wednesday night, giving up two goals within six minutes of drawing level.

The first half at BMO Stadium was scoreless. Denis Bouanga put LAFC ahead in the 52nd minute, finishing from close range after a pass from Son Heung-Min.

Austin's equalizer came in the 66th minute. Brandon Vázquez scored from outside the box, assisted by Myrto Uzuni, who had entered the match in the 63rd minute.

Bouanga restored LAFC's lead a minute later, again from a Son assist. Son scored LAFC's third goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Jacob Shaffelburg.

LAFC outshot Austin 28-14 and put 11 shots on target to Austin's four, even though Austin held 60 percent of possession. Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made eight saves. LAFC's Hugo Lloris made three.

Austin has 31 points (7 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses) after its second straight loss. LAFC has 45 points.

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ESPN