Escobar scores tying goal for LAFC in 2-2 tie with Union
Posted May 08, 2022 7:00 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Franco Escobar scored the equalizer for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Escobar scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute for LAFC (7-1-2).
LAFC also got one goal from Kwadwo Opoku.
Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza scored one goal each for the Union (5-1-4).
LAFC outshot the Union 16-9, with six shots on goal to two for the Union.
Andre Blake had four saves for the Union.
Both teams next play Saturday. LAFC visits the Colorado Rapids and the Union host the New York Red Bulls.
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Philadelphia Union forward Julian Carranza, left, and Los Angeles FC defender Diego Palacios try to head the ball during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Philadelphia Union defender Nathan Harriel, left, and Los Angeles FC forward Kwadwo Opoku battle for the ball during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles FC defender Mamadou Fall, left, jumps over Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake, right, stops a shot as Los Angeles FC forward Kwadwo Opoku watches during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Philadelphia Union midfielder Deniel Gazdag (6) celebrates his goal as Los Angeles FC defender Sebastien Ibeagha walks away during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Philadelphia Union midfielder Deniel Gazdag (6) celebrates after scoring on Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, below, during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Philadelphia Union midfielder Deniel Gazdag, center, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the Los Angeles FC Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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