'In-Form' Son Heung-min Extends Scoring Streak to Four Games After World Cup

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LA FC's Son Heung-min is showcasing peak scoring form, netting a goal in four consecutive matches since the World Cup. It was a fantastic turning shot reminiscent of his prime years.

Reporter Pyeon Gwanghyeon has the details.

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Western Conference runners-up LA FC struggled in the early stages of their clash against table-toppers Vancouver, who shared the same number of points.

They barely hung on against a relentless wave of attacks spearheaded by Vancouver's star player and German legend Müller, thanks to crucial saves by goalkeeper Lloris.

It was Son Heung-min who rescued LA FC when they had yet to record even a single shot.

In the 37th minute of the first half, receiving a pass from Bouanga, Son smoothly turned away from a defender while shielding the ball and immediately unleashed a powerful right-footed shot into the back of Vancouver's net.

[Brilliant positional awareness. That is a goal full of confidence from Son Heung-min.]

Scoring his sixth official goal of the season and extending his league scoring streak to four matches, Son celebrated by hugging his partner Bouanga.

Son had a few more scoring chances in the second half but failed to add another goal. LA FC eventually conceded an equalizing penalty to Müller in the 31st minute of the second half, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.

[Marc Dos Santos / LA FC Head Coach: It was a very difficult match because our home stadium and the environment were different. But Son and Bouanga combined for a brilliant goal.]

Despite trailing in both shot counts and possession, LA FC secured a valuable point thanks to Son's crucial goal, maintaining second place with the same points as Vancouver.

Meanwhile, Miami superstar Messi came off the bench in his first match since the World Cup and created several chances, but failed to find the back of the net.
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