Bouanga, Crépeau spark LAFC to victory, first-round sweep of Whitecaps

Los Angeles FC’s Cristian Olivera, left, and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Sam Adekugbe, right, vie for the ball during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka dives to make a save against Los Angeles FC during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC’s Nathan Ordaz, left, grabs the jersey of Vancouver Whitecaps’ Andres Cubas as they vie for the ball during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, left, prepares to stop Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brian White (24) during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) is upended by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, bottom, who slides to take the ball away from him during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Referee Tim Ford, center right, is followed by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ali Ahmed, center left, and Sam Adekugbe, back left, as he leaves the field after Los Angeles FC defeated the Whitecaps in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, left, stops Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brian White (24) during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite lies on the field after Los Angeles FC defeated his team in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini, center front, is restrained by a member of the team’s staff after he went on the field and tried to get to referee Tim Ford after receiving a red card during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match against Los Angeles FC in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite lies on the field after Los Angeles FC defeated his team in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, right, stops Los Angeles FC’s Mario Gonzalez (9) during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Brian White reacts after the bail went out of play when he blocked a pass by Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite, left, and Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) vie for the ball during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau dives for the ball as it goes wide of the goal and out of play after it was headed back to him by teammate Ryan Hollingshead during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga flips as he celebrates after his penalty kick goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Sam Adekugbe, left, and Los Angeles FC’s Diego Palacios (12) vie for the ball during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC co-owner, comedian and actor Will Ferrell, center, greets Vancouver Whitecaps fans as he leaves the field before Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Los Angeles FC co-owners, Shaun Neff, left, and comedian and actor Will Ferrell, right, walk off the field before the Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC play Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, bottom right, stops Los Angeles FC’s Mario Gonzalez (9) during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)