LOS ANGELES (Wednesday, July 12, 2023) – Playing in their eighth home match of the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro campaign, LA Galaxy II earned a 4-3 win over LAFC2 at Dignity Health Sports Park’s Track & Field Stadium on Wednesday night. Aaron Bibout and Adrián González both tallied a goal and an assist, while Alex Alcalá and Gino Vivi each recorded a goal apiece in the first-ever meeting between Los Dos and LAFC2.
LA Galaxy II Run of Form
In LA Galaxy II’s last five matches played dating back to June 9, Los Dos hold a record of 2-1-2. Additionally, GII have won two consecutive matches played at home dating back to July 9 (2-0-0; 5 GF, 3 GA). In five matches played since June 9, Bibout has recorded three goals and two assists.
LA Galaxy Academy
Eight LA Galaxy Academy products started in the match against LAFC2: Mauricio Cuevas, Riley Dalgado, Marcus Ferkranus, Ascel Essengue, Adrián González, Adam Saldaña, Alex Alcalá and Jonathan Pérez. Two LA Galaxy Academy products appeared off the bench in the victory against LAFC2: Carson Klein and Brandon Téllez.
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Alex Alcalá, 28th minute: Gino Vivi’s volleyed shot from close range was parried away by the LAFC2 goalkeeper, but the rebound fell to Alex Alcalá, who laced his shot into the back of the net.
LA – Adrián González (Penalty Kick), 34th minute: After Alex Alcalá was fouled inside the box, Adrián González powered his penalty-kick attempt into the bottom right corner of the goal.
LA – Gino Vivi (Aaron Bibout), 53rd minute: Mauricio Cuevas played a ball in behind the LAFC2 backline to Aaron Bibout, who laid the ball off to Gino Vivi inside the penalty area. Vivi’s low shot beat the LAFC2 goalkeeper at the near post.
LFC2 – Adrian Wibowa (Jeremy Batioja), 69th minute: Adrian Wibowa’s shot from the edge of the six-yard box was fired into the top corner.
LA – Aaron Bibout (Adrián González), 79th minute: Adrián González’s long pass was chested down by Aaron Bibout just outside the 18-yard box and the Cameroonian’s ensuing shot was drilled into the lower right corner of the goal.
LFC2 – Favian Vazquez (Penalty Kick), 82nd minute: Favian Vazquez’s penalty-kick was converted into the lower right corner of the goal.
LFC2 – Matheus Maia (Tamir Ratoviz), 84th minute: Matheus Maia’s shot from the top of the 18-yard box found the lower left corner.
Postgame Notes
- Los Dos earned their third win at home during the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season in the victory against LAFC2.
- In eight matches played at home during the 2023 campaign, LA holds a 3-3-2 record.
- In Galaxy II’s last five matches played dating back to June 9, LA holds a record of 2-1-2.
- GII have won two consecutive matches played at home dating back to July 9 (2-0-0; 5 GF, 3 GA).
- The match against LAFC2 marked the second time this season that LA Galaxy II have scored four goals this season.
- Wednesday’s match marked the first-ever meeting between LA Galaxy II and LAFC2.
- Aaron Bibout tallied his 10th goal and his fourth assist of the season in the win over LAFC2. Bibout’s 10 goals ranks tied for first in MLS NEXT Pro this season.
- In his last nine appearances dating back to May 21, Bibout has tallied six goals and three assists.
- Adrián González tallied one goal and one assist, created three chances, completed 49 of 52 passes (94.2%) and won five possessions in the win over LAFC2.
- González ranks tied for second in MLS NEXT Pro with five assists this season.
- Adam Saldaña completed 68 of 72 passes (94.4%), won six possessions and two tackles and tallied two interceptions.
- Alex Alcalá recorded his third goal of the 2023 campaign.
- Gino Vivi scored his first professional goal in the victory against LAFC2.
- Five LA Galaxy players appeared on loan in the match against LAFC2: Mauricio Cuevas, Marcus Ferkranus, Jonathan Pérez, Adam Saldaña and Gino Vivi.
Next Game
Next up, LA Galaxy II play host to the Tacoma Defiance at Dignity Health Sports Park’s Track & Field Stadium on Sunday, July 16. The July 16 match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
2023 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
LA Galaxy II (4-9-4, 18pts) vs. LAFC2 (2-9-5, 11 points)
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 – Dignity Health Sports Park’s Track & Field Stadium (Los Angeles)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
LA Galaxy II 2 2 4
LAFC2 0 3 3
Scoring Summary:
LA: Alcalá, 28
LA: González (penalty kick), 34
LA: Vivi (Bibout), 53
LFC2: Wibowa (Batioja), 69
LA: Bibout (González), 79
LFC2: Vazquez (penalty kick), 82
LFC2: Maia (Ratoviz), 84
Misconduct Summary:
LA: Dalgado (caution), 1
LFC2: Diaz (caution), 59
LFC2: Romero (caution), 70
LA: González (caution), 72
LFC2: Jaime (caution), 75
LA: Essengue (caution), 77
LFC2: Maia (caution), 89
Lineups:
LA: GK Simon Jillson; D Mauricio Cuevas (Carson Klein, 62), D Marcus Ferkranus, D Ascel Essengue, D Riley Dalgado (Elijah Amadin, 70); M Adrián González, M Adam Saldaña ©, M Alex Alcalá (Brandon Téllez, 62), M Gino Vivi (Sergio Villalpando, 85); M Jonathan Pérez (Axel Picazo, 70); F Aaron Bibout
Substitutes Not Used: GK Aaron Cervantes; D Allan Legaspi, M Diego López, F Juan Calderón
TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Aaron Bibout, Gino Vivi, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Aaron Bibout, Gino Vivi, 2); FOULS: 13 (Adrián González, Gino Vivi, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 2
LFC2: GK Abraham Romero, D Javen Romero, D Christian Diaz (Shakir Nixon, 80), D Armando Avila (Favian Vazquez, 53), D Joshua Santiago; M Christopher Jaime, M Tamir Ratoviz, M Jeremy Batioja, M Adrian Wibowa, M Christian Torres (Matthew Evans, 63), F Yekeson Subah (Matheus Maia, 80)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Jassem Koleiat
TOTAL SHOTS: 15; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 10; OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 5; SAVES: 2
Referee: Benjamin Meyer
Assistant Referees: Matthew Schwartz, CJ
Fourth Official: Servando Berna
Weather: Clear, 76 degrees
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
