Solid ATX defending held Olivier Giroud, Denis Bouanga, and the Black and Gold to just six shots on goal and 1.4 expected goals, while the Verde and Black capitalized on a chance late in the first half to take the lead in the match, only to see that lead erased after the hour mark.

Martínez scored the equalizer for LAFC (14-7-7) in the 62nd minute with assists from defender Ryan Hollingshead and Eduard Atuesta. It was the second goal for the 18-year-old in his 11th career appearance — all as a substitute. Hollingshead’s helper was his fourth of the season and Atuesta’s was his fifth.

LAFC earned a hard-fought point in a 1-1 draw against Austin FC on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium. A goal from second-half substitute David Martínez helped the team

David Martínez scores to tie the score at 1-1 for LAFC vs. Austin FC.