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Bouanga Hat Trick Lifts LAFC Past Orlando 6-0

Denis Bouanga recorded his fifth career MLS hat trick with Son Heung-min providing four assists, leading Los Angeles FC to a 6-0 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night.

Denis Bouanga scored three goals, all off assists from Son Heung-min, to complete his fifth career MLS hat trick as LAFC dominated Orlando City 6-0. Son's cross was redirected by Orlando defender David Brekalo for the opening goal in the seventh minute before Bouanga added goals in the 20th, 23rd and 28th minutes.

Sergi Palencia and Tyler Boyd also scored for LAFC (6-0-1), while Orlando City (1-5-0) set a franchise record for largest margin of defeat in a regular-season game. Hugo Lloris made six saves for the victorious LAFC, while Maxime Crépeau stopped two shots for Orlando.