It’s the third match of 2022 for LAFC, and our first away from the friendly
confines of the Banc. LAFC travels near the city where the heat is on, down to Fort Lauderdale to take on Inter Miami CF. Welcome to Episode 183, where Filly and Scarf break down all the fun, and the weather, of our second win of the year.
It was an ominous start on a few fronts for LAFC. The weather, and more specifically,
the wind, was a major factor from the very start. The wind affected free kicks, long passes, and even a shot or two for the Black and Gold. Couple that with the fact that LAFC also picked up two early yellows, one on Ilie and the second on Moon, and it certainly wasn’t the start Steve Cherundolo had hoped for.
Just when we thought we would have to be content with a 0-0 first half, Brek
Shea begins to do Brek Shea things. First, a pass from Carlos Vela deflected by Brek finds a streaking Mahala in the box, and Mahala doesn’t miss from there! LAFC goes up 1-0 off a rocket from Opoku. But Brek wasn’t done yet! After getting broken off inside
by Rayito, Brek grabs and spins Brian for a straight red, and Miami would play the second half a man down.
Over the course of the second half, LAFC brought in some key reinforcements:
Chicho, Latif, Tajouri-Shradi, and Pancho all enter the match in the second half, highlighting the depth of this club in 2022. It would be Ismael Tajouri-Shradi with the moment of brilliance for LAFC, scoring on an untouched free-kick from the right of keeper Clement Diop across the goal and in! LAFC would salt away the victory, take all three points, and, for the moment, move to the top of the table in the West, and the top of the Supporters Shield race.* (*plenty of clubs still to play on the night…)
What did Filly think of the lead commentator? What about Scarf’s take on
the MLS media deal? And what the heck is League1 Ontario? Tune in to Episode 183 to find out!