Denis Bouanga cannot stop scoring

A riveting first 45 minutes saw LAFC take the lead two different times, but Vancouver answered nearly immediately each time. Defender Ryan Hollingshead opened the scoring for the hosts, with Denis Bouanga adding their second. The Whitecaps responded to Hollingshead's goal with a brilliant finish from striker Brian White and then Canadian international Samuel Adekugbe equalized just before the halftime whistle.

The second half, however, was an entirely different story. LAFC dominated nearly every stretch of the final 45, and it was the Bouanga show at the forefront. Both Hollingshead and Bouanga found another goal each in the second half, but the Gabon international was absolutely dominant. The dagger and final goal was added late through Jesus Murillo, who scored their third set piece goal of the night.