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The match seemed like it would be LAFC’s easiest, but it was the grave today at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, with a 1-0 loss. The result ended with a collapse in their hopes of qualifying for the second round.
LAFC played a game to forget, dominating ball possession throughout the 90 minutes but managing only two direct scoring chances, along with two goals that were disallowed due to the Tunisians’ offside strategy.
The highlight for the Los Angeles team was the saves made by experienced French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who prevented around six goals. LAFC’s defense was overwhelmed by short passing transitions on the edges of the goal area, often resulting in through balls that caused the Los Angeles team to suffer.
The African team took the lead in the 70th minute thanks to a goal from Belaïli, the result of a series of passes that drove LAFC’s defense crazy and bewildered them in the goal area.
The Angels also lacked surprise in attack, except for a shot from Igor and a header from Giroud. LAFC struggled without being able to overcome the Africans’ defensive formation, which minimized the danger posed by Denis Bouanga’s usual runs down the flanks, he was overwhelmed by the marking of players from one of the so-called “African giants.”
LAFC had a chance to score against ES Tunis in the 90th minute thanks to a penalty awarded to Marlon Santos, but Tunis goalkeeper Ben Said saved Denis Bouanga’s shot.
With this adverse result, LAFC bids farewell to the Club World Cup, located in last place in Group D, with zero points, zero goals scored, and three goals conceded, where Flamengo, who occupies first place with 6 points, has already qualified, followed by Chelsea with 3 points.
Line ups
¡Vamos! pic.twitter.com/xbLNptIxQS
— LAFC (@LAFC) June 20, 2025
#FIFACWC Group D #LAFCEST | 🇺🇸@LAFC 🆚 @ESTuniscom🇹🇳 : Starting Lineup / تشكيل الفريق / La formation de départ pic.twitter.com/xouNiiaglC
— Espérance de Tunis ❤️💛 الترجي التونسي (@ESTuniscom) June 20, 2025
Changes
LAFC
J. Dilrosun -David Martínez, 46′
Marlon R. -Hollingshead, 80
Frankie Amaya -Timmy Tillman, 80′
Y. Yeboah -M. Delgado, 80′
Jeremy Ebobisse -O. Giroud, 87′
ES Tunis
A. Jabri -E. Mokwana, 61′
Yan Sasse -R. Rodrigues71′, 61′
Mohamed Derbali -Abdramane Konaté, 71
