Bale adds to tally in LAFC thrashing of Real Salt Lake

Mueez Ajao

– Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) destroyed Real Salt Lake (RSL) on Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium with a brace by Cristian “Chicho” Arango and an impressive goal from Gareth Bale.

– LAFC recorded its fifth consecutive league victory and it’s also the fifth straight time defeating RSL.

– Arango opened the score early with a backheel goal that will likely go down as one of the season’s best finishes.

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– A couple of minutes later, Sergio Cordova did not hesitate while standing on the edge of the box, sending a lethal shot to the back of the net.

– In minute 17, Kellyn Acosta regained the lead for LAFC with another clinical finish.

– The exciting first half full of incredible goals came to a close and both teams took the field in the second without a single substitution.

– Arango scored his second goal of the night in minute 60, an easy tap in off an assist from Kwadwo Opoku.

– Four minutes later, with LAFC up by two goals, Bale replaced Carlos Vela on the field.

– LAFC head coach Steven Cherundolo made three more subs along with Bale and minutes later would remove Giorgio Chiellini after he got booked for deliberately stopping a pass with his hands.

– With three minutes left to go, Bale sprinted down the right side and beat two defenders to get inside the box.

– His shot went flying past the RSL goalkeeper and the Welshman celebrated his second MLS goal.