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LAFC Edges Minnesota for 3rd Straight Shutout Victory
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, JUL 16 – Denis Bouanga's 11th goal secured LAFC's third consecutive shutout as they overcame Minnesota United's strong unbeaten run and defensive challenge without captain Aaron Long.
- Los Angeles FC held Minnesota United scoreless and earned a 1-0 win at home on Wednesday, extending their streak to three consecutive shutout victories.
- LAFC’s captain Aaron Long was sidelined after rupturing his Achilles tendon in a prior match against FC Dallas on Saturday.
- Denis Bouanga converted a first-half penalty kick that was given following a foul on Jeremy Ebobisse by Nicolás Romero.
- Hugo Lloris earned his league-high-tying ninth clean sheet with three saves, while Minnesota’s Dayne St. Clair recorded five saves.
- With this win, LAFC extended its shutout streak, improved its Western Conference standing, and prepared to host the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
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