Analysis The numbers behind the result
San Jose's late rally masks LAFC's clinical edge despite red card
The 2-2 draw slightly flattered San Jose Earthquakes, whose 1.08 xG underperformed their late comeback, while Los Angeles FC were ruthlessly efficient with just 0.36 xG from three total shots. Despite holding 69% possession and a 20-3 shot advantage, San Jose created only marginally higher quality chances (8 shots on target vs LAFC's 2) until their 70th and 98th-minute equalisers from P. Judd and R. Roberts.
LAFC's control came through Son Heung-Min's dual impact – assisting D. Bouanga's 53rd-minute strike after scoring himself in the 34th minute – before Aaron Long's 37th-minute red card forced them into defensive shape. That San Jose needed 15 corners (vs LAFC's 3) and 87% pass accuracy to break through highlights their wastefulness, while Hugo Lloris' 7 saves kept the visitors ahead until the death. The deciding stat: LAFC scored twice from their only 2 shots on target (100% conversion) before the late collapse.