Son Heung-min deceived defenders and also brought down the Japanese goalkeeper... Explosive four consecutive goals in the league! LAFC draws 1-1 with Müller's equalizer

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Son Heung-min of the Korean national football team's ace (LAFC) scored four consecutive goals in the league. However, his team failed to secure a victory despite Son Heung-min's scoring prowess.

On the 2nd at 8:30 a.m. (Korean time), LAFC drew 1-1 with Vancouver Whitecaps in an away match of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season held at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

As a result, LAFC failed to take the top spot in the Western Conference. The second-place LAFC recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, while Vancouver also accumulated 34 points with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. However, since Vancouver has played two fewer matches than LAFC, LAFC finds itself at a disadvantage in the race for first place.

On this day, Son Heung-min scored his fourth league goal. Playing the full 90 minutes, he attempted three shots and demonstrated decisive ability by converting one into a goal. He also successfully completed one dribble breakthrough.

Son Heung-min started as the forward in LAFC's 4-3-3 formation, forming an attacking trio with Denis Bouanga and Jacob Shaffelburg.

In the 37th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min took responsibility for the opening goal. LAFC quickly launched a counterattack, and inside the penalty box, Bouanga passed the ball to Son Heung-min on his side.

Instead of immediately receiving the ball, Son Heung-min skillfully turned his body. Vancouver's defenders were completely fooled by Son Heung-min's movement.

Son Heung-min quickly created shooting space and attempted a sharp turning shot. The ball went straight into Vancouver's net. This goal showcased momentary sensibility and precise finishing ability. Japanese goalkeeper Yohhei Takaoaka also threw himself to make the save, but he was unable to stop Son Heung-min's fast shot.

Until Son Heung-min's goal came in, LAFC struggled against Vancouver's relentless offensive pressure.

From the early stages of the match, LAFC's veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris repeatedly made spectacular saves to avert scoring threats. In the 27th minute of the first half, Vancouver striker Brian White hit the net, but offside was called just in time. It was a scene that allowed LAFC to breathe a sigh of relief.

On the other hand, LAFC struggled to create any threatening attacking opportunities. In the 33rd minute of the first half, Son Heung-min led a counterattack directly, but Shaffelburg's pass failed to connect accurately, leaving them disappointed.

However, Son Heung-min did not miss the decisive opportunity that came his way. With just one sharp shot, he changed the flow of the tightly contested match. This was the performance of a true problem-solver.

Son Heung-min previously failed to score in the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup qualifiers, leaving some regret behind. However, since returning to his club team, he has shown a completely different side.

After scoring his first league goal of the season against LA Galaxy in a rivalry match, Son Heung-min recorded one goal and one assist in a game against Real Salt Lake. He then scored the opening goal in a match against Sporting Kansas City.

In last month's MLS All-Star Game on the 30th, he netted two goals after playing just 35 minutes. Following his performance in the All-Star Game, Son Heung-min continued his scoring streak with another goal against Vancouver, completing four consecutive league goals.

In the second half, LAFC also faced difficulties in repelling Vancouver's attacks. Even in limited situations, Son Heung-min consistently looked for counterattack opportunities.

In the 17th minute of the second half, he threaded a fantastic through pass between the defensive lines, but Vancouver's goalkeeper quickly rushed out to clear the ball.

Vancouver's offensive pressure continued. In the 24th minute of the second half, world-class star Thomas Müller launched a dangerous volley shot. A former German national team player, Müller is a legend of Bayern Munich. Until last season, he shared the same locker room with Korea's "monster defender" Kim Min-jae at Munich, and this summer he moved to Vancouver to embark on a new challenge.

Müller also fulfilled his role. In the 29th minute of the second half, while competing with LAFC defender Iván Ceberco inside the penalty box, he cleverly drew a foul to earn a penalty kick. The referee judged that Ceberco had pulled Müller down. Müller, who took the kick himself, calmly converted the penalty to level the score at 1-1.

Son Heung-min seized a one-on-one opportunity against the opposing goalkeeper in the final moments of the second half, but offside was called before he could shoot. In the end, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. While Son Heung-min continued his four consecutive goal streak with an incredible turning goal, LAFC missed the chance to leap into first place after conceding an equalizer in the second half.

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