San Diego FC secured a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday night, halting the home team’s unbeaten streak and handing them their first shutout loss since April. Anders Dreyer converted a penalty kick in the closing minutes to deliver the decisive blow at BMO Stadium, extending San Diego’s dominance in the Southern California rivalry.
The match remained scoreless for most of the contest, with LAFC creating several opportunities to break through. Son Heung-min came close multiple times, including a near-goal in the second half that forced a save from San Diego goalkeeper CJ dos Santos. An early Denis Bouanga effort was disallowed following a video review that determined the play involved a handball infraction.
LAFC’s defensive miscue proved costly in the final stages. A handball committed by defender Ryan Porteous in the 89th minute handed San Diego the penalty opportunity they had sought throughout the evening. Dreyer stepped up to finish confidently, securing three points on the road despite the home team’s persistent pressure.
Head coach Marc Dos Santos acknowledged his squad’s performance while highlighting the penalty as a turning point. LAFC now sits at 10-6-4 on the season and holds an 0-3-1 record against San Diego all-time. The team will look to recover when it travels to face Colorado Rapids next Wednesday evening.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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