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Spectators: 7950 (Terracing: 5964, Seating: 1828, VIP seats: 158) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Toby Cavazos made the kick off which started today's match. If Dan Arellano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Toby Cavazos struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Korey Marin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los Angeles FC. 0-1 became the score in the 6th minute when Genaro McNeal elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 12th minute, Claude Allred hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Barcelona's Gerald Hinson couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 13th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Los Angeles FC. Antony Haas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Korey Marin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Korey Marin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Toby Cavazos's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Aurelio Nichols fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Korey Marin having to interfere. Toby Cavazos in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Korey Marin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Toby Cavazos in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Korey Marin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Aurelio Nichols sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stan Baggett scored 0-2 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wallace McConnell, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Korey Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Toby Cavazos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Barcelona getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Aldo Sorenson hit a great ball. Toby Cavazos's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 36thth minute, Korey Marin skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Toby Cavazos in the 44thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Korey Marin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Stan Baggett scored 0-3 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wallace McConnell, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After the first half FC Barcelona were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Stan Baggett made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toby Cavazos in the 52nd minute of play forced FC Barcelona's goalkeeper Korey Marin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Los Angeles FC's Wallace McConnell got control of the ball when Genaro McNeal tried to sneak it across the goal line. Claude Allred hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. When Los Angeles FC's Toby Cavazos in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Barcelona's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to FC Barcelona getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Aldo Sorenson hit a great ball. The attack was good, but when Stan Baggett in the 67th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. When the match clock showed 69 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Toby Cavazos sped through FC Barcelona's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Korey Marin. Stan Baggett's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wallace McConnell read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. In the 74th match minute, Los Angeles FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aurelio Nichols to maneuver through the defense. After 77 played minutes FC Barcelona got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Sorenson. Alonso Cote hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aldo Sorenson during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 83rd match minute, FC Barcelona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aldo Sorenson to maneuver through the defense. If Antony Haas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Los Angeles FC's zone, Alonso Cote stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wallace McConnell came out of the goal and Alonso Cote tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Stan Baggett fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wallace McConnell having to interfere. Genaro McNeal scored 1-4 in the 96th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wallace McConnell, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. FC Barcelona's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.