Los Angeles secured their place in the Round of 16 in the US Open Cup by defeating Las Vegas Lights 3-1 at Cashman Field on Wednesday night.
Sierra Leone’s Kei Kamara recorded his first goal for the Black & Gold with a header – just two minutes into the second half. Timothy Tillman crossed the ball from the left wing, and Kamara’s finish found the back of the net.
In the 56th minute, Shawn Smart scored a goal for Las Vegas to level the score. However, LAFC continued to create chances, and in the 70th minute, Cristian Olivera broke the tie by tapping Omar Campos’ deflected cross into the goal.
Olivera then secured LAFC’s win with his second goal in the 91st minute, making it 3-1.
Despite head coach Steve Cherundolo receiving a straight red card in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, LAFC maintained their composure throughout the match.
LAFC will host Loudoun United, a Division II team in the USL Championship, in two weeks at BMO Stadium.
First of many for @keikamara
— LAFC (@LAFC) May 9, 2024
On to the next one 💪 pic.twitter.com/9Z0QEyGIRt
