LAFC win stops Toluca late in Champions Cup semifinal
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Los Angeles. Nkosi Tafari headed Son Heung-Min's stoppage-time free kick to give Los Angeles FC a 2-1 win over Toluca FC in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal at BMO Stadium on Wednesday night, with Timothy Tillman opening the scoring in the 51st minute and Jesús Angulo equalizing in the 73rd.
The aggregate tie will be decided in the second leg in Toluca on May 6, giving Toluca an opportunity to overturn the deficit; LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris produced a key double save before halftime, and LAFC will travel without Denis Bouanga and Eddie Segura due to yellow-card accumulation, affecting lineup options for the return leg.
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Timeline
- 1. April 30, 2026 — First leg played at BMO Stadium: LAFC 2, Toluca 1.
- 2. April 30, 2026 — 51' Timothy Tillman scored to put LAFC ahead.
- 3. April 30, 2026 — 73' Jesús Angulo equalized for Toluca.
- 4. April 30, 2026 — 90'+1' Nkosi Tafari headed the stoppage-time winner from Son's free kick.
- 5. May 6, 2026 — Second leg scheduled in Toluca to decide the aggregate winner.
Why it matters
This game is a big deal for LAFC fans and the local community. It's a chance for LAFC to make it to the Champions Cup final. But, they'll have to do it without Bouanga and Segura. Mark May 6 on your calendar and get ready to cheer them on.
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