Match report

Los Angeles FC Defeats Toluca 2-1 in CONCACAF Champions League

Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
2–1
FT
Toluca
Toluca
Apr 30, 2026

Los Angeles FC triumphed over Toluca with a 2-1 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League. Timothy Tillman and N. Tafari scored for Los Angeles FC, while J. Angulo managed a consolation goal for Toluca. The match saw several key substitutions and VAR interventions that influenced the game's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Timothy Tillman scored the first goal for Los Angeles FC at the 51st minute, assisted by Heung-Min Son.
  • • J. Angulo equalized for Toluca at the 73rd minute, assisted by Paulinho.
  • • N. Tafari scored the winning goal for Los Angeles FC in the 90th minute, also assisted by Heung-Min Son.
  • • Los Angeles FC had a goal canceled by VAR at the 57th minute.
  • • R. Porteous and J. Angulo received yellow cards, as did D. Barbosa for Toluca.

Lineups

Los Angeles FC

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 5 R. Porteous (D)
  • 91 Nkosi Tafari (D)
  • 33 A. Long (D)
  • 14 S. Palencia (M)
  • 66 M. Choiniere (M)
  • 8 M. Delgado (M)
  • 18 J. Shaffelburg (M)
  • 30 D. Martinez (F)
  • 11 T. Tillman (F)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Hasal
  • 31 C. Carter
  • 19 T. Boyd
  • 24 R. Hollingshead
  • 46 S. Eustaquio
  • 21 R. Raposo
  • 27 N. Ordaz
  • 45 K. Nielsen
  • 22 J. Terry
  • 17 J. Ebobisse
  • 29 A. Smolyakov
  • 70 M. Evans

Toluca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Garcia (G)
  • 19 S. Simon (D)
  • 4 Bruno Mendez (D)
  • 25 E. del Villar (D)
  • 20 J. Gallardo (D)
  • 5 F. Romero (M)
  • 14 M. Ruiz (M)
  • 11 Helinho (M)
  • 10 J. Angulo (M)
  • 8 N. Castro (M)
  • 26 Paulinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Gonzalez
  • 24 F. Arce
  • 2 D. Barbosa
  • 17 M. Isais
  • 15 P. Perez
  • 35 A. Alvarez
  • 33 V. Arteaga
  • 3 A. Briseno
  • 9 A. Vega
  • 29 J. Diaz
  • 7 S. Cordova
  • 27 F. Rossi

Timeline

  1. Los Angeles FC
    51' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Timothy Tillman · Assist: Heung-Min Son
  2. Los Angeles FC
    57' Los Angeles FC Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Shaffelburg
  3. Toluca
    64' Toluca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Helinho · On: D. Barbosa
  4. Los Angeles FC
    67' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Long · On: K. Nielsen
  5. Los Angeles FC
    69' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Porteous

    Foul

  6. Toluca
    73' Toluca Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Angulo · Assist: Paulinho
  7. Toluca
    74' Toluca Card · Yellow Card
    J. Angulo
  8. Toluca
    80' Toluca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Angulo · On: A. Vega
  9. Los Angeles FC
    80' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Martínez · On: J. Ebobisse
  10. Toluca
    88' Toluca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paulinho · On: F. Arce
  11. Toluca
    89' Toluca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ruíz · On: Jorge Díaz
  12. Toluca
    90' Toluca Card · Yellow Card
    D. Barbosa

    Foul

  13. Los Angeles FC
    90' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Tafari · Assist: Heung-Min Son

Match Stats

Stat Los Angeles FC Toluca
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 349 635
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.07 1.31
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 274 563
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Timothy Tillman's goal at the 51st minute gave Los Angeles FC a crucial lead, only to be canceled by VAR shortly after, maintaining tension in the match.
  • ▸ J. Angulo's equalizer for Toluca at the 73rd minute shifted momentum, but N. Tafari's late goal in the 90th minute secured the victory for Los Angeles FC.