LAFC2 defeated Ventura County FC 3-1 to secure its first win of the MLS NEXT Pro season on Friday night at Titan Stadium in Fullerton, CA.
Alec Hughes netted his second goal in as many games, putting the Black & Gold ahead in the 24th minute following a defensive error by VCFC. DeCarlo Guerra extended LAFC2’s lead with his first goal of the season, scoring in the 41st minute.
The visitors got one back in the second half with Aaron Bibout scoring in the 51st minute. LAFC2 restored its two-goal lead in the 72nd minute, thanks to an own goal by VCFC off a cross from Jude Terry.
The Black & Gold improves to 1W-0L-1D (4 points), and next takes on NPSL side FC Arizona in the First Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Titan Stadium on Wednesday, March 19. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
