Bouanga equalizes in 57th minute, pulling match level at 1-1

Three points were needed to keep quarterfinal hopes alive.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

57' | GOOOOAAAALLLLLL DENIS BOUANGA https://t.co/aDd1WLH3oc Via @LAFC on X

What happened: The goal raised Bouanga's Leagues Cup career total to 15. It came with 33 minutes remaining in regulation.

Why it matters: A regulation win was needed to preserve a path to the quarterfinals. Advancement also depended on other results and goal difference.

By the numbers: 57th-minute goal; 15 career Leagues Cup goals; 1-1 score after the equalizer.

What to watch: Watch for a second goal in the closing stages and the results elsewhere that will shape qualification.

Sources

@LAFC 2026-08-13T04:09:37.529953+00:00

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