LAFC v Cruz Azul
Concacaf Champions Cup, Quarterfinals
Carlos Vela - 38' Pen
Kwadwo Opoku - 71'
Yoshimar Yotún - 15' Pen
LAFC beats Cruz Azul to advance to semis of CONCACAF Champions League
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Kwadwo Opoku came off the bench to tally the game-winning goal in the 71st minute, sending Major League Soccer's LAFC into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul on Wednesday night in Orlando.
Unlike the other quarterfinals in the competition, the match was single leg.
Yoshimar Yotun gave Cruz Azul a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute. Carlos Vela tallied the equalizer for LAFC in the 38th minute. Opoku came on in the 58th minute and scored the game-winner minutes later, making LAFC the only MLS team to advance to the semis.
LAFC will face Club America in the semis on Saturday in Orlando.
Game Information
Orlando, Florida, USA
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