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LAFC secures penalty shootout win over Chivas, Bouanga matches Messi's record

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

LAFC secures penalty shootout win over Chivas, Bouanga matches Messi's record

Summary

LAFC opened its Leagues Cup 2026 campaign with a 5-4 victory on penalties against Chivas de Guadalajara after a 1-1 draw in regulation at BMO Stadium. Denis Bouanga scored the first goal and converted the opening penalty, while a 17-year-old homegrown player, Jude Terry, netted the winning kick. Chivas equalized before halftime, and neither team found a winner in the second half. LAFC head coach Marc Dos Santos praised the electric atmosphere and highlighted Bouanga's impressive goal. This match marked the first-ever encounter between the two teams.

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By the Numbers

•Denis Bouanga scored in the 38th minute to open the scoring for LAFC.
•Jude Terry sealed the victory with the final penalty kick.
•The match drew a packed crowd at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
•LAFC and Chivas had never met before in a competitive match.
•The penalty shootout ended with a 5-4 score for LAFC.

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Denis Bouanga scored a first-half goal and converted the opening penalty as LAFC opened its Leagues Cup 2026 campaign with a 5-4 shootout win over Chivas de Guadalajara, extra drama that ended with a 17-year-old homegrown player burying the winning kick. Bouanga’s 38th-minute finish, set up by a David Martinez assist, moved him back to…
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