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LAFC Give Flamengo a Scare in Thrilling 1–1 Draw

Flamengo secured a 1–1 draw with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday in Orlando, maintaining their unbeaten record in Group D and advancing to the knockout stage.

Match Highlights

  • Denis Bouanga lit up the match in the 84th minute, scoring LAFC’s first-ever goal in the Club World Cup—a polished strike following a quick free-kick by Timothy Tillman.

  • Wallace Yan, who came off the bench for Flamengo, immediately responded with a composed finish just two minutes later to level the score.

  • Flamengo dominated possession and created numerous scoring chances, repeatedly hitting the woodwork and seeing LAFC’s goalkeeper Hugo Lloris make multiple key saves.

 Tactical & Technical Takeaways

  • Filipe Luis, resting seven starters ahead of their Round-of‑16 showdown with Bayern Munich, expressed satisfaction with his players’ controlled performance and no injuries sustained .

  • LAFC, already eliminated before kickoff, ended their campaign on a high note. Coach Steve Cherundolo praised the team’s spirit and performance, saying:

    “They played with passion… I couldn’t be prouder.”

Match Snapshot

Team Possession Shots Outcome
Flamengo ~66% 19 Advanced top of Group D
LAFC ~34% 5 Ended tournament with draw

What’s Next?

  • Flamengo will face Bayern Munich in the Round-of‑16 in Miami this Sunday, carrying plenty of momentum.

  • LAFC return to MLS action on June 29 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, buoyed by a performance that showed they can match world‑class competition.


A compelling match that not only confirmed Flamengo’s dominance but also served as a statement of intent for LAFC—who left the Club World Cup with confidence and pride after a heroic display.

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