LAFC rallies to stay unbeaten in last six games

Vela scores late goal to tie FC Dallas after being tripped, denied earlier opportunity.

FRISCO, Texas — Carlos Vela scored a late goal and LAFC rallied for a 1-1 tie with FC Dallas on Sunday night.

FC Dallas (5-5-3), which is winless in its last five games, played a man down after Matt Hedges was shown a red card for tripping Vela on a goal-scoring opportunity just outside the box in the 49th minute.

Vela converted from the spot in the 80th minute, after having a penalty kick stopped by goalkeeper Jose Luis Gonzalez in the 45th minute, to tie the score 1-1. Vela leads MLS with 14 goals this season.

Dominique Badji bent a low cross around defender Eddie Segura to a charging Ryan Hollingshead, who first-timed the finish from near the spot to make it 1-0 in the 29th minute.

LAFC (9-1-4), which beat FC Dallas 2-0 at home on Thursday, is unbeaten in its last six games.