'Only 1 shot' Son Heung-min silences full-time → Failed to score in 3 full season... LAFC's all three games of 'Fall in the Dead' are on the run

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Los Angeles FC ace Son Heung-min (34) started three consecutive games since the opening of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS), driving his team's winning streak. Although the score was silent, his unique sharp movements and playmaking stood out.

Son Heung-min's team LAFC won 1-0 at home against FC Dallas in the third round of the 2026 MLS at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California at 12:30 p.m. on the 8th (Korea time).

LAFC has won three consecutive games since the opening. He ranked fourth behind San Diego FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, and San Jose (3 wins each).

According to the statistics media 'Foot Mob', Son Heung-min played full season and tried only one shot. In addition to the two key passes, he posted an 86% success rate (25/29) of the pass. It focused on solving LAFC's attacks by traveling to the central and lateral areas.

On this day, Son Heung-min played the central striker in the 4-3-3 formation. Dennis Buanga and Martinez stepped up as left and right wings, and Stephen Eustacchio, Timothy Tillman and Marco Delgado were in charge of the midfield. Eddie Segura, Nkosi Tafari, Ryan Porteous and Sergi Palencia made up the four backs, and Hugo Lloris kept the goal.

In the first 10 minutes of the match, Son received a yellow card in front of the opponent's goal. The referee quickly ran to Son Heung-min, who collapsed on the ground in the process of beating the goalkeeper, and took out the card.

The referee declared Son's simulation action. It was judged that Son Heung-min fell without contact with the goalkeeper. When the plan to induce a smart penalty fell through, Son Heung-min raised his hands as if he was awkward and admitted the decision smoothly.

The offensive of the away team Dallas was also fierce. LAFC endured several crises with goalkeeper Lloris' good defense. In the 23rd minute of the first half, Son Heung-min almost scored on his toes. Buanga, who received Son Heung-min's exquisite through pass, had a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper, but the final shot was caught at the goalkeeper's fingertips.

In the 43rd minute of the first half, Son Heung-min took a decisive opportunity himself. He made a sharp shot after digging into the left side near the penalty arc, but even this was blocked by the goalkeeper's toe defense and finished 0-0 in the first half. It was Son Heung-min's only shot attempt in this game.

Son Heung-min's scoring shot was not activated in the second half as well. Instead, Son Heung-min focused Dallas' defense and saved his teammate's opportunity.

LAFC finally scored the first goal. 10 min Martinez scored with a fantastic left footed shot from outside the penalty box. It was recorded with the help of Eustachio.

Son Heung-min found his teammate's space first rather than shooting himself. In the 34th minute, Son Heung-min connected an accurate pass to the left-hand side. Buanga's powerful right foot shot was blocked by the goalkeeper's good defense, swallowing regret.

In the end, LAFC won 1-0 thanks to the winning goal in the middle of the second half. As a result, Son Heung-min has been scoreless for three games since the opening of the MLS.

LAFC's momentum this season is unusual. After defeating Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 3-0 in the league's opening game, he also won 2-0 against Houston Dynamo in the second round. Including the results of two consecutive games in the first round of the 2026 North American Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) Champions Cup against Real Spain (Honduras), it is currently a five-game winning streak.

Son Heung-min was always at the center of it. Son Heung-min led his team's victory against Houston by inducing two assists and two opposing Red Card despite the injury crisis. In addition to helping Mark Delgado score the first goal in the 11th minute of the second half, he poked a sharp starting pass that led to Eustachio's mid-range shooting score in the 37th minute of the second half.

His performance in the first game of the season against Real Spain was tremendous. At that time, Son Heung-min showed a phenomenal performance of one goal and three assists with just one shot, including one penalty. In the 11th minute of the first half, he scored his first help after breaking through the dribble, and then finished the penalty himself, helping both Buanga and Tillman score, sweeping four offensive points in just 39 minutes.

In the following second game, Son Heung-min, who started in the captain's armband, played only 45 minutes in the first half to adjust his condition. LAFC coach Mark dos Santos thoroughly arranged his physical strength by bringing in key resources such as Son Heung-min after the end of the first half in the process of winning 7-1 in total in the first and second games.

Son Heung-min, who has only three assists without field goals since the opening of the MLS, also failed to score in the league against Dallas this time, promising his next opportunity.

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