Arango’s hat trick leads LAFC past Pepi-less FC Dallas
Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (29) scores on a penalty kick against FC Dallas during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (9) chases Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodriguez (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas defender Jose Antonio Martinez (3) attempts to kick the ball from Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodríguez (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas goalkeeper Phelipe Megiolaro (99) kicks the ball away from Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (29) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Players celebrate a goal by FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (12) against Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead, back, is congratulated for his goal agianst Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas forward Franco Jara (29) celebrates his goal during the first half against Los Angeles FC in an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes (11) chases FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges (24) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodriguez (17) and FC Dallas midfielder Edwin Cerrillo (6) compete for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (29) scores on a penalty kick against FC Dallas during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (29) scores on a penalty kick against FC Dallas during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (9) chases Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodriguez (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (9) chases Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodriguez (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas defender Jose Antonio Martinez (3) attempts to kick the ball from Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodríguez (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas defender Jose Antonio Martinez (3) attempts to kick the ball from Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodríguez (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas goalkeeper Phelipe Megiolaro (99) kicks the ball away from Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (29) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas goalkeeper Phelipe Megiolaro (99) kicks the ball away from Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (29) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Players celebrate a goal by FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (12) against Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Players celebrate a goal by FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (12) against Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead, back, is congratulated for his goal agianst Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead, back, is congratulated for his goal agianst Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas forward Franco Jara (29) celebrates his goal during the first half against Los Angeles FC in an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FC Dallas forward Franco Jara (29) celebrates his goal during the first half against Los Angeles FC in an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes (11) chases FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges (24) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes (11) chases FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges (24) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodriguez (17) and FC Dallas midfielder Edwin Cerrillo (6) compete for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles FC forward Brian Rodriguez (17) and FC Dallas midfielder Edwin Cerrillo (6) compete for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Cristian Arango’s hat trick, which included two goals four minutes apart late in the second half, led LAFC over a Ricardo Pepi-less FC Dallas team 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Pepi did not play after injuring a foot last week in the U.S. national team’s win over Costa Rica.
Arango tied it at 1 in the 33rd minute on a penalty kick that goalkeeper Phelipe Megiolaro got a hand on but the ball rolled over the line. Arango had a sliding finish of Daniel Musovski’s pass to tie it at 2 in the 75th, and then gave LAFC its first lead four minutes later.
Arango has 11 goals in 13 games with LAFC (11-12-7) this season, including two on Saturday.
Dallas (6-14-10) has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Ryan Hollingshead opened the scoring in the 10th by slotting it inside the far post, and Franco Jara gave Dallas a 2-1 lead just before halftime.
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