ATLANTA — LAFC‘s first foray into the FIFA Club World Cup was competitive, but ultimately a defeat.
LAFC hung around against English powerhouse Chelsea at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and had the match still in striking distance nearly the entire way, but lost 2-0 in its first of three group stage matches.
Chelsea broke through in the 34th minute when Pedro Neto beat LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris following a quick turn inside around defender Ryan Hollingshead. The goal came after Chelsea controlled most of the opening half hour.
Enzo Fernandez put the match away with a goal in the 80th minute after taking down a Liam Delap cross and gliding it past Lloris.