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LAFC<\/a>\u00a0dramatically defeated LIGA MX powerhouse Toluca FC, 2-1,<\/a> in the first leg of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> semifinals thanks to Nkosi Tafari<\/a>‘s stoppage-time goal\u00a0on Wednesday evening at BMO Stadium.<\/p>\n The center back’s close-range header off a pinpoint assist from South Korean superstar Son Heung-Min<\/a> in the 91st minute gave the Black & Gold a narrow advantage ahead of Leg 2, which is slated for May 6 at Estadio Nemesio D\u00edez.<\/p>\n LAFC midfielder Timothy Tillman<\/a> also found the back of the net, scoring the opener in the 51st minute after setting himself up for a vicious volley.\u00a0<\/p>\n The hosts thought they doubled their advantage three minutes after Tillman’s strike, only to see Jacob Shaffelburg<\/a>‘s far-post finish disallowed upon Video Review. Toluca then equalized with an all-important road goal through Jes\u00fas Angulo’s 73rd-minute tally.<\/p>\n With the match close to ending in a frustrating 1-1 draw, LAFC snatched back the aggregate lead when Son and Tafari combined for the game’s final goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n LAFC also benefited from superb goalkeeping by Hugo Lloris<\/a>, whose double-save kept the match scoreless just before halftime.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n