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Hollingshead, Vela spark LAFC past Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1

Hollingshead, Vela spark LAFC past Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 | iNFOnews.ca
Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead, center, leads a chant after a 3-1 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps in an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in each half to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action on Sunday night.

Tristan Blackmon staked Vancouver (0-3-1) to a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 12th minute. Hollingshead scored the equalizer for LAFC (3-0-1) in the 27th minute with an assist from Carlos Vela.

Vela scored in the 38th minute and LAFC took a 2-1 lead into halftime. Hollingshead added an insurance goal in the 70th minute.

LAFC outshot the Whitecaps 16-6 and had a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal. LAFC has yet to lose under new coach Steve Cherundolo.

Maxime Crepeau had one save for LAFC. Thomas Hasal saved six for the Whitecaps.

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