FCWC:Ogbelu Helps Esperance Secure Vital Win Over Los Angeles FC
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By Sportsgister
Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu played the full 90 minutes as Esperance secured a 1-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Group D of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Los Angeles FC had two goals disallowed for offside in the opening 30 minutes.
A penalty claim for Esperance was overturned after video review, with Youcef Belaïli receiving a yellow card for diving.
Belaïli scored the decisive goal for Esperance with a smart finish from the edge of the box.
Los Angeles FC earned a penalty in stoppage time, but Esperance goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said saved Denis Bouagna’s effort.
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