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LAFC win stops Toluca late in Champions Cup semifinal

PUBLISHED Apr 30, 2026, 1:25 AM ET

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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.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 30, 2026 — First leg played at BMO Stadium: LAFC 2, Toluca 1.
April 30, 2026 — 51' Timothy Tillman scored to put LAFC ahead.
April 30, 2026 — 73' Jesús Angulo equalized for Toluca.
April 30, 2026 — 90'+1' Nkosi Tafari headed the stoppage-time winner from Son's free kick.
May 6, 2026 — Second leg scheduled in Toluca to decide the aggregate winner.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

Los Angeles FC benefited by securing a 2-1 first-leg advantage at home, gaining momentum and a lead to defend in the return leg on May 6 in Toluca.

Who Impacted

Deportivo Toluca FC suffered a stoppage-time defeat that leaves them needing a positive result in the May 6 return leg in Toluca to advance on aggregate.

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Articles Published:: 4
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Who Benefited

Los Angeles FC benefited by securing a 2-1 first-leg advantage at home, gaining momentum and a lead to defend in the return leg on May 6 in Toluca.

Who Impacted

Deportivo Toluca FC suffered a stoppage-time defeat that leaves them needing a positive result in the May 6 return leg in Toluca to advance on aggregate.