Denis Bouanga scores 8th playoff goal as LAFC top Whitecaps in Game 1

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Denis Bouanga scored his eighth career MLS Cup Playoff goal on a first-half penalty kick, and LAFC defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on Sunday evening in Game 1 of their Round 1 Western Conference series.

Cristian Olivera doubled the lead after halftime for top West seed LAFC, which is seeking its second MLS Cup title and third consecutive trip to the tournament final.