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Goal and Highlights: Vancouver Whitecaps 0-1 LAFC in MLS 2023
Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, LAFC wins the match.
90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
73'
The pace drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
64'
Vancouver Whitecaps maintain pressure all over the court in search of a defensive error.
55'
LAFC plays long positions to cool down Vancouver Whitecaps who had several dangerous attacks.
46'
The second time begins.
45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
42'
Vancouver Whitecaps plays much better in the last minutes, puts LAFC in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.
33'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the second goal of the game.
24'
Goooooal from LAFC!
18’
First corner kick of the game for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
9’
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
0’
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
LAFC roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
John McCarthy, Aaron Long, Denil Maldonado, Ryan Hollingshead, Sergi Palencia, Ilie Sánchez, Mateusz Bogusz, Timothy Tillman, Mario González, Denis Bouanga y Carlos Vela.
Vancouver Whitecaps roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
Yohei Takaoka, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon, Javain Brown, Adrián Cubas, Pedro Vite, Alessandro Schöpf, Sam Adekugbe, Richie Laryea, Ryan Gauld y Brian White.
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Filip Dujic.
Assistant Referee 1: Corey Rockwell.
Assistant Referee 2: Adam Wienckowski.
Fourth Referee: Alyssa Nichols.
VAR: Luis Guardia.
VAR assistant: Eric Weisbrod.
Battle for victory
There is a big game coming up between these two teams from the Western Conference. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in the MLS.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on October 24, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 1-1 draw at BC Place. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC have faced each other on several occasions, of the last 5 matches the winner was LAFC twice, there was a draw and on two other occasions Vancouver Whitecaps came away with the victory.
Vancouver Whitecaps Arrival
Vancouver Whitecaps are now in the stadium and ready for the 2023 season game.
— x - Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) November 5, 2023
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What time is the Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC match for MLS 2023?
This is the start time of the game Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC of November 5th in several countries:
Argentina: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Bolivia: 7:30 PM on Apple TV.
Brazil: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Chile: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
Colombia: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
Ecuador: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
United States (ET): 8:30 PM on FOX Sports and Apple TV.
Spain: 1:30 AM on Apple TV.
Mexico: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
Paraguay: 7:30 PM on Apple TV.
Peru: 6:30 PM on Apple TV.
Uruguay: 8:30 PM on Apple TV.
LAFC's latest roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
John McCarthy, Aaron Long, Denil Maldonado, Ryan Hollingshead, Sergi Palencia, Ilie Sánchez, Mateusz Bogusz, Timothy Tillman, Mario González, Denis Bouanga and Carlos Vela.
Vancouver Whitecaps latest roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Yohei Takaoka, Ranko Veselinovic, Tristan Blackmon, Javain Brown, Adrián Cubas, Pedro Vite, Alessandro Schöpf, Sam Adekugbe, Richie Laryea, Ryan Gauld and Brian White.
LAFC Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to LAFC's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against LA Galaxy. The French player Denis Bouanga (#99) is a great forward who is recognized as the team's highest scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and create plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Sunday. Forward Carlos Vela (#10) is another distributor of the game on the field that is extremely important, his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, 31-year-old goalkeeper John McCarthy (#77) is one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Sunday.
LAFC in the tournament
LAFC had a great start in Major League Soccer, they are at the top of the tournament. Until the regular season of the tournament they have a total of 52 points with 14 games won, 10 tied and 10 lost. They are located in third position in the Western Conference and if they want to advance to the next round they will have to win the game. Their goal is to repeat the championship and win the trophy two years in a row. Their last game in the MLS was on October 28, 2023, they won 5-2 against LAFC at BMO Stadium and thus achieved another victory in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win the match, but they could surprise and win the match because they are a good MLS team and because of the experience their players have.
Vancouver Whitecaps Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to the Vancouver Whitecaps offensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against LAFC. The American player Brian White (#24) is a great forward who is recognized as the team's highest scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and create plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Sunday. Midfielder Ryan Gauld (#25) is another distributor of play on the field that is of utmost importance, his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, 27-year-old goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (#18) is one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Sunday.
Vancouver Whitecaps in the tournament
The Vancouver team had a good tournament so far in the MLS, after 12 games won, 12 tied and 10 lost they have 48 points in the general table that puts them in sixth position in the Western Conference. Sunday's game is important to advance to the next round of the postseason. Their goal this year is to qualify for the final of the tournament and therefore they must win as many matches as possible. Their last game was on October 28, 2023 against LAFC and resulted in a 5-2 loss at BMO Stadium and thus they achieved another victory in the tournament. They come as favorites to win this game and win because of the incredible team they have and the good time they are going through. They have an advantage in Sunday's game by playing at home and having their fans behind them.
The stadium
BC Place is located in the city of Vancouver, Canada. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 65,000 spectators and was inaugurated on June 19, 1983. It is the home of the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer and its construction cost 126 million dollars.
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