Bouanga double, Son goal lift LAFC past Austin FC 3-1

Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-Min combined on two goals and Son scored a third as LAFC beat Austin FC 3-1 on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

The match was scoreless at halftime. In the 52nd minute, Bouanga finished from very close range on Son's pass for a 1-0 lead.

Austin tied it in the 66th minute. Brandon Vázquez shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, with the assist going to Myrto Uzuni, who had entered in the 63rd minute.

Bouanga scored again a minute later from the center of the box, Son assisting. Son then scored in the 72nd minute, set up by substitute Jacob Shaffelburg.

Austin had more of the ball, 60 percent, but LAFC took 28 shots to Austin's 14. Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made eight saves, and Hugo Lloris made three for LAFC.

Austin, which lost 4-1 to Nashville in its previous match, has 31 points (7 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses). LAFC has 45 points.

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ESPN