'Son Heung-min goal' strikes again! Explosive 'winning goal' in three consecutive matches... LAFC crushes Kansas City 4-0 with a 'four-game winning streak'

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Truly a performance in full bloom.

Son Heung-min's goal for LAFC has struck again. It is now three consecutive matches with goals. After failing to activate his scoring machine throughout the season, he has shown a completely different form since the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and Central America.

The stage was the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) Round 18 home match against Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, on the 26th (Korean time). Son Heung-min started as the lone striker in LAFC's 4-3-3 formation without fail.

Son Heung-min found success just five minutes after the kickoff whistle blew. In a counterattack, he quickly penetrated the space behind the defense. A pass from a teammate deflected off an opposing defender. Coincidentally, it became a perfect penetrating pass aimed at Son Heung-min. He immediately drove into the opponent's penalty box. Opposing defender Wyatt Meyer, who was slower in speed, tried desperately to stop Son Heung-min even by using his hands. Despite being off-balance, Son Heung-min managed to finish with a right-footed shot.

Son Heung-min, who scored his first goal of the season late in the previous match against LA Galaxy—the first game after the World Cup elimination—then netted two consecutive goals in the following match against Real Salt Lake. Furthermore, he shook the nets again today, celebrating with a bright smile after achieving three consecutive goals. Son Heung-min performed a snap photo ceremony along with an enthusiastic dance celebration with his teammates.

Son Heung-min's opening goal, scored within the first five minutes of the first half, laid the foundation for LAFC's 4-0 victory today.

Thanks to Son Heung-min's early opening goal, LAFC operated the match steadily. Meanwhile, the opponent sought to exploit gaps in LAFC's defense by increasing ball possession. The match progressed with LAFC successfully defending and then attempting additional goals through quick counterattacks.

After the middle of the first half, LAFC quickly established control over the game. They scored an additional goal in the 37th minute of the first half. In a counterattack, Denis Bouanga penetrated the opponent's territory with explosive speed and did not miss the one-on-one opportunity against the goalkeeper.

In stoppage time of the first half, David Martinez also converted a similar chance into a goal. Son Heung-min waited in an unmarked position on the opposite side, but Martinez chose to shoot directly himself. All three starters in LAFC's attacking line shook the nets during the first half today.

The match dynamics remained similar in the second half. The visiting team, Kansas City, took the initiative and sought a consolation goal. However, Kansas City failed to create any significant scoring opportunities. LAFC, leading by three goals at halftime, had no reason to attempt overly aggressive attacks.

Son Heung-min was substituted off in the 40th minute of the second half to end his match. Including the valuable opening goal, he recorded the most shots with four. Immediately after Son Heung-min's substitution, LAFC sealed the day's result when Bouanga scored a decisive goal.

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