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Son Heung-min Scores First Goal in 8 Games… Shines With 1 Goal and 1 Assist

Pyeon Gwanghyeon

Published : Sep 6, 2026 3:42 PM

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Son Heung-min of Major League Soccer side LAFC has scored his first goal in 8 official matches.

Starting as the central striker in an away match against Real Salt Lake, Son assisted his close teammate Bouanga's opening goal with a precise counter-attack pass in the 14th minute of the first half. He then switched roles in the 38th minute of the first half, connecting on a pass from Bouanga with a powerful left-footed shot to find the back of the net.

LAFC, which was leading 2 to 1, conceded an equalizer to Salt Lake in the 30th minute of the second half, ending the match in a 2 to 2 draw.