He was trying to stop Son Heungmin, but he fell down... Honduran media "shamed with just one painting.""

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With Son Heung-min (34, Los Angeles FC) playing a one-man show of one goal and three assists alone from the first official match of the 2026 season, Son Heung-min's offensive points were not the only scenes that became a hot topic in Honduras. The scene where Son Heung-min neutralized the former Honduran national team with just one painting also drew attention.

Earlier on the 18th (Korea time), Son Heung-min started against Real España (Honduras) in the first round of the 2026 North American Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) Champions Cup at Francisco Morasan Stadium in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and accumulated as many as four offensive points in 62 minutes.

Son Heung-min, who achieved the so-called "asset trick" with three assists in the first half alone, also cut the net directly with a penalty kick. Los Angeles FC, which led Son Heung-min's performance, led 5-0 in the first half alone and took the lead early. Son Heung-min was replaced 12 minutes into the second half to ensure his physical strength. The game ended with LAFC's 6-1 victory after exchanging one goal each in the second half.

Son Heung-min played a key role in the team's attack by recording as many as five key passes, including three assists. On top of that, he also applauded the scene where he instantly neutralized the opponent's defender in Honduras. In the 24th minute of the first half, Deeney Buanga's additional goal was assisted.

At that time, Son Heung-min faced center back Debron Garcia (30), who also had experience in Honduras' A national team, in the process of digging into the penalty box. Son Heung-min easily destroyed his opponent with one light painting move, and in the process, Debron Garcia lost his balance in the momentary painting and collapsed. Later, Son Heung-min's exquisite pass led to Buanga's netting.

He also applauded Son Heung-min's extraordinary class there. Local media Lafrensa said, "Son Heung-min humiliated Garcia when he made his team's fourth goal," adding, "Son Heung-min beat the Honduran defender with painting and connected an assist to Buanga." Another media outlet, Todo Deportes Televisión, also shed light on the situation at the time, saying, "Son Heung-min humiliated Garcia."

Thanks to his brilliant performance on the day, Son Heung-min received a standing ovation from local fans in Honduras when he was replaced in the 12th minute of the second half. Son Heung-min also finished the game with applause to his Honduran fans. After the game, local media also praised Son Heung-min for playing his best even in a game with a big power difference.

The tournament, where Son Heung-min played a great role, is the best club competition in North and Central America like the UEFA Champions League. The winning team will qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029. Son Heung-min, who took the first step of the 2026 season, will try to score two consecutive goals at 11:30 a.m. on the 22nd through the opening game of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) in Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi belongs. The second round of the first round against Real Spain will be held at noon on the 25th.

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