Son, Bouanga score goals as LAFC beats Real Salt Lake 3-1
Los Angeles FC defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1, with goals from Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga. The victory was supported by strong goalkeeping from Hugo Lloris, who leads the league in shutouts.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night. Hugo Lloris, who leads MLS with nine shutouts this season, had six saves for LAFC (9-5-3). Son, who scored his first goal this season Friday in a 3-0 win over the LA Galaxy, opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
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