Match report

Los Angeles FC Secures Narrow Win Over LD Alajuelense in CONCACAF Champions League

LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
1–2
FT
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Mar 18, 2026

Los Angeles FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over LD Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Champions League, showcasing resilience and determination in a tightly contested match. Santiago van der Putten gave LD Alajuelense an early lead, but goals from N. Ordaz and D. Martínez ensured Los Angeles FC's triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Santiago van der Putten scored for LD Alajuelense in the 4th minute.
  • • N. Ordaz equalized for Los Angeles FC in the 51st minute.
  • • D. Martínez secured the win for Los Angeles FC in the 90th minute.
  • • Both teams saw multiple yellow cards, with LD Alajuelense receiving three and Los Angeles FC receiving four.

Lineups

LD Alajuelense

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 W. J. Ortega Olivera (G)
  • 26 F. Pinar (D)
  • 25 S. van der Putten (D)
  • 13 A. Gamboa (D)
  • 22 R. Matarrita (D)
  • 24 A. Salazar (M)
  • 34 C. Perez (M)
  • 5 C. Borges (M)
  • 14 A. J. Bran Flores (M)
  • 7 A. Hernandez
  • 18 R. Cisneros (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Mora
  • 40 D. Velasquez
  • 10 J. Campbell
  • 27 J. Alvarado
  • 4 G. Villalobos Alfaro
  • 36 I. Badilla
  • 29 D. Aguilar
  • 9 A. Zaldivar
  • 35 R. Parkins
  • 3 E. Quesada
  • 2 D. Paz
  • 28 S. Rosales

Los Angeles FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 14 S. Palencia (D)
  • 5 R. Porteous (D)
  • 91 Nkosi Tafari (D)
  • 4 E. Segura (D)
  • 66 M. Choiniere (M)
  • 8 M. Delgado (M)
  • 11 T. Tillman (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
  • 99 D. Bouanga (M)
  • 27 N. Ordaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Hasal
  • 31 C. Carter
  • 19 T. Boyd
  • 24 R. Hollingshead
  • 21 R. Raposo
  • 65 A. Boudri
  • 30 D. Martinez
  • 45 K. Nielsen
  • 22 J. Terry
  • 29 A. Smolyakov
  • 70 M. Evans

Timeline

  1. LD Alajuelense
    4' LD Alajuelense Goal · Normal Goal
    Santiago van der Putten
  2. LD Alajuelense
    16' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gamboa · On: G. Villalobos
  3. LD Alajuelense
    17' LD Alajuelense Card · Yellow Card
    G. Villalobos

    Foul

  4. Los Angeles FC
    32' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Segura

    Foul

  5. LD Alajuelense
    33' LD Alajuelense Card · Yellow Card
    C. Perez

    Time wasting

  6. Los Angeles FC
    45' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bouanga

    Foul

  7. Los Angeles FC
    50' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    Heung-Min Son

    Argument

  8. Los Angeles FC
    51' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ordaz · Assist: M. Delgado
  9. LD Alajuelense
    62' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Borges · On: I. Badilla
  10. LD Alajuelense
    62' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Cisneros · On: Á. Zaldívar
  11. Los Angeles FC
    64' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ordaz · On: D. Martínez
  12. LD Alajuelense
    75' LD Alajuelense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Perez · On: Joel Campbell
  13. Los Angeles FC
    90' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Segura · On: R. Hollingshead
  14. Los Angeles FC
    90' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Timothy Tillman · On: A. Boudri
  15. Los Angeles FC
    90' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Martínez · Assist: M. Delgado

Match Stats

Stat LD Alajuelense Los Angeles FC
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 91%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 333 553
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.60 0.80
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 268 503
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Santiago van der Putten put LD Alajuelense ahead but failed to maintain momentum.
  • ▸ N. Ordaz's goal in the 51st minute turned the tide in favor of Los Angeles FC, setting the stage for their victory.