Posted by Ghanaian midfielder Latif Blessing was on target for Los Angeles as they thrashed Seattle Sounders 4-1 to seal a place in the Quarterfinals of the MLS is back Tournament.
Los Angeles opened the scoring from the spot in the 14th minute through Diego Rossi.
Former Liberty Professionals midfielder Latif Blessing made it 2-0 in the 39th minute. Latif after receiving a pass from Bradley Wright-Philips on the left flanks cut in and then curled a beautiful shot. His effort took a big deflection off Shane O’Niell to go pass the Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei.
Will Bruin halved the scoreline in the 75th minute before Diego Rossi and Brian Rodriguez scored for Los Angeles to keep the game out of Sounders’ reach.
Los Angeles secured a 4-1 victory and a place in the quarterfinals of the MLS is back tournament.
The 2016 Ghana Premier league best player and top scorer has become fans favorite since the return of MLS.
Blessing has featured in 6 games in the MLS is back tournament, scoring a goal and providing 2 assists.
Los Angeles will face Orlando City in the Quarterfinals of the competition.
¡@latif_blessing llega con el 2-0 para @SomosLAFC!#SEAvLAFC | #MLSisBack pic.twitter.com/LYMlwYI01w
— MLS Español (@MLSes) July 28, 2020