LAFC still the best team in MLS. Those led by Steve Cherundolo thrashed 4-1 against Real Salt Lake in a duel in which the Welshman Gareth Bale scored his second goal since he arrived to wear the jersey of the Los Angeles squad. However, the spotlights went the other way.
The Colombian Christian Arango continues to show that he wants to stay in the institution and he showed off with a double to lead the victory of the Californians, who have found in the coffee grower the possible successor to the glories of Carlos Vela, still the great figure and emblem of said club.
Despite starting again from the bench, the ‘Cardiff Express’ He showed all his quality and at 86 minutes he showed off with one of the goals of the day. Bale took the ball and after leaving two defenders in the way at full speed, he headed to the goal and fired a powerful shot to make the fourth goal for LAFC.
Praise of Cherundolo
Since his arrival in Los Angeles, Gareth Bale has only played 96 minutes, still without starting any game as a starter, but after the great performance he had in just minutes against Real Salt Lake, the institution’s coach, Steve Cherundolo, admitted that the situation could change.
“It is a great moment for Gareth and for the whole team. He fit in very well with the group. “It was a good goal. We told Gareth after the match, now we all know that he can run and there is no way to hide ”the strategist joked at the press conference.
LAFC marches as leader of the Western Conference with authority by reaching 51 pointssix more than its closest rival Austin FC, plus it is going to set the record as the best club in MLS, however, that is not the main focus of Cherundolo.