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Whitecaps keep playoff drive alive with win over LAFC

Whitecaps Keep Playoff Drive Alive with Win Over LAFC

Vancouver Ends Four-Game Losing Streak to Shake Up Playoff Race

The Vancouver Whitecaps kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday night at BC Place Stadium. Goals from Brian White and Deiber Caicedo helped the Whitecaps come from behind to earn all three points and move back into the playoff picture.

First Half Dominance Leads to Opening Goal for LAFC

LAFC controlled the tempo and possession in the early going, pinning the Whitecaps into their own half. In the 17th minute, they were rewarded for their efforts when Jose Cifuentes found himself unmarked in the box and headed home a perfect cross from Ryan Hollingshead.

The Whitecaps struggled to create chances in the opening half, but they managed to stay in the game thanks to several key saves from goalkeeper Cody Cropper.

White Equalizes and Takes the Lead

The Whitecaps came out with renewed energy in the second half and quickly got back on level terms. In the 60th minute, White pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired a low shot past LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

Just six minutes later, Caicedo gave the Whitecaps the lead with a stunning strike from outside the box. His shot beat Crepeau to the far post, sending the BC Place crowd into raptures.

Whitecaps Hold on for Vital Victory

LAFC threw everything they had at the Whitecaps in the final 20 minutes, but the Vancouver defense held firm to secure the three points.

The win moves the Whitecaps into sixth place in the Western Conference standings, just one point behind LAFC and the Seattle Sounders.

The Whitecaps will now have a week to prepare for their next match, a crucial home game against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, October 15th.