LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 20: Denis Bouanga #99 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his penalty kick goalduring the match between Los Angeles FC and New York Red Bulls at BMO Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 2-2 draw (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
Denis Bouanga scored two goals, his second multi-goal game this season, to help Los Angeles FC rally from an early deficit for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Bouanga ripped a right-footer from the left corner of the penalty area into the back of the net to cap the scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
New York (4-1-4) is unbeaten in five straight games since a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Crew on March 16.
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LAFC's Aaron Long blocked a shot from Dante Vanzier in front of an open goal but slid into the post and was forced to come off in the eighth minute. Eddie Segura came on and — on the corner kick conceded by Long's block — surrendered an own goal on his first touch to give New York a 1-0 lead.
Bouanga was fouled in the area by Sean Nealis and converted from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 in the 67th minute.
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Emil Forsberg scored on a half-volley to give the Red Bulls a 2-1 lead in the 81st. John Tolkien played a corner kick that was re-directed and dropped in front of Forsberg for the finish from point-blank range.
LAFC (3-3-3) had 57% possession and outshot New York 15-7.
Carlos Coronel had four saves for the Red Bulls.
Hugo Lloris had one save for Los Angeles.
