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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jamiro Monteiro (35) controls the ball against Los Angeles FC defender Erik Duenas (18) during the first half at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on May 20, 2023. Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
Stipe Biuk scored on the first shot of the game and Carlos Vela added a goal from the penalty spot in second-half stoppage time as Los Angeles FC edged the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 2–1 on Saturday night, May 20.
Biuk opened the scoring in the third minute for Western Conference-leading LAFC (7–1–4, 25 points), who have won four of their last seven games.