Arango sparks LAFC to 4-1 romp over Real Salt Lake

Updated Aug. 7, 2022 1:22 a.m. ET
Associated Press

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Cristian Arango scored a goal in each half and Los Angeles FC cruised to a 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.

Arango's first netter gave LAFC (16-4-3) a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute, but Sergio Córdova answered three minutes later for RSL (9-8-7) to tie the match.

Kellyn Acosta gave LAFC the lead for good with a goal in the 17th minute.

Arango made it 3-1 in the 60th minute with his 11th goal of the season and Gareth Bale capped the scoring in the 87th.

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Maxime Crépeau had two saves for LAFC. Zac MacMath saved four shots for RSL.

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