The match took place on the morning of April 30 (Vietnam time). At home, Los Angeles FC entered the game cautiously and did not create many clear chances in the first half. On the other side, Toluca also played solidly, making the game tight. The noteworthy highlight belonged to goalkeeper Hugo Lloris with an important save at the end of the half, helping the home team keep a clean sheet.
Stepping into the second half, Los Angeles FC increased the pressure and soon had the opening goal in the 51st minute. From a messy ball situation in the penalty area, Son Heung-min skillfully handled it before assisting Timothy Tillman to finish accurately.
However, Toluca still showed sharp counter-attacking ability. In the 73rd minute, Jesus Angulo took advantage of the space in front of the penalty area to score the equalizer 1-1, bringing the match back to balance.
In the context of a tight match, Son Heung-min continued to show his leading role. In injury time, he executed an accurate free kick, creating conditions for his teammate to head in a goal to seal a 2-1 victory for Los Angeles FC.
This victory helps the representative of the US professional football league gain an advantage before the second leg, when they only need a draw to qualify for the final.
