match recap

lafc FALL TO aUSTIN FC

By Juan Hernandez Mar 17, 2025

LAFC PREGAME. PHOTOGRAPHY: @JHVIZUALZ

LAFC vs. Austin FC: A Detailed Match Recap

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

Match Overview

Los Angeles FC (LAFC) faced Austin FC in a tightly contested MLS match that ended in a 1-0 victory for Austin FC. The result marked a significant away win for Austin and handed LAFC their first home defeat of the season.

The only goal of the match came in the 12th minute when Austin FC's Guilherme Biro scored a header off a well-placed corner kick from Owen Wolff. The ball flew past the experienced LAFC goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, finding the left side of the net.

Biro Goal Celebration. PHOTOGRAPHY: @JHVIZUALZ

Team Performance Analysis

LAFC:

  • Controlled 64.4% of possession, demonstrating dominance in the midfield.

  • Attempted 17 shots but struggled with accuracy and precision.

  • Cengiz Ünder had a close chance that narrowly missed the target.

  • Denis Bouanga's powerful strike was saved brilliantly by Austin's goalkeeper, Brad Stuver.

Austin FC:

  • Managed 11 shots, with a more efficient and disciplined approach.

  • Guilherme Biro's early goal proved decisive.

  • Myrto Uzuni had opportunities to extend the lead but was denied by Lloris and a missed attempt.

  • Brad Stuver's goalkeeping performance was outstanding, securing his second clean sheet of the season.

Denis Bouanga. PHOTOGRAPHY: @JHVIZUALZ

Key Moments

  • 12th Minute: Guilherme Biro's header from Owen Wolff's corner kick gives Austin FC the lead.

  • 28th Minute: LAFC's Cengiz Ünder narrowly misses the target, seeking an equalizer.

  • 54th Minute: Myrto Uzuni's shot for Austin FC is saved by Hugo Lloris.

  • 70th Minute: Denis Bouanga's powerful shot is impressively denied by Brad Stuver, preserving Austin's lead.

Mark Delgado. PHOTOGRAPHY: @JHVIZUALZ

Implications and Takeaways

  • The defeat ended LAFC's unbeaten home run this season and their six-match unbeaten streak against Austin FC, dating back to their dominant 3-0 victory in the 2022 Western Conference Championship.

  • The match exposed a vulnerability in LAFC's performance — they remain winless this season when conceding the first goal, now with a record of 0-4-0 in such situations.

  • Austin FC's disciplined defense and efficient finishing highlighted their growth as a competitive side, securing a valuable three points on the road.

David Martinez . PHOTOGRAPHY: @JHVIZUALZ

Looking Ahead

  • LAFC: The team aims to bounce back as they travel to face Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park on Saturday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. PT.

  • Austin FC: They prepare to host league newcomer San Diego FC on Sunday, March 23, looking to build on their recent success.

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