Son Heung-min's 'fantastic turning goal,' Müller responds with a penalty... Two superstars shine in the big match that left even MLS in awe

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Son Heung-min of the LAFC, ace of the South Korean national football team, scored his fourth consecutive league goal with a spectacular turning shot. The official website of Major League Soccer (MLS) also praised Son Heung-min's clinical finishing.

On the 2nd (Korean time), MLS stated, "LAFC's Son Heung-min and Vancouver Whitecaps' Thomas Müller shared the spotlight in this big match," adding, "This game once again demonstrated how much influence Son Heung-min and Müller have on their respective teams in crucial matches."

That day, LAFC drew 1-1 with Vancouver in an away MLS regular-season match held at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

As expected from a clash between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the match was fiercely contested, but neither side could secure a victory. Vancouver finished with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, while LAFC recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, both accumulating 34 points. However, Vancouver took first place due to having played fewer matches, with LAFC in second.

The stars who lit up the match were the veteran superstars of both teams: Son Heung-min and Müller.

Son Heung-min was the first to showcase his skills. He scored the opening goal in the 37th minute of the first half. During LAFC's counterattack, Dennis Bouanga passed the ball to Son Heung-min. Instead of immediately controlling the ball, Son Heung-min skillfully turned his body to deceive the opposing defender. The Vancouver defender lost complete balance due to Son Heung-min's movement.

Creating space for a shot, Son Heung-min attempted a sharp right-footed turning shot. The ball found its way precisely into the far corner of the goal, where Japanese goalkeeper Yohhei Takaoka had no chance to reach it.

With this goal, Son Heung-min extended his streak of scoring in four consecutive league matches. After failing to score during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, Son Heung-min returned to his club and has since displayed a completely transformed performance.

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 against Sporting Kansas City and continued his scoring run by netting against Vancouver, completing four consecutive goals in the league.

He also showcased his hot scoring form in last month's MLS All-Star match on the 30th. Playing just 35 minutes, Son Heung-min scored two goals, contributing to the MLS All-Stars' 4-3 victory. Following the All-Star match, he continued his upward momentum by scoring again against Vancouver.

MLS also commented, "Son Heung-min has maintained his upward trajectory," adding, "The icon of Korean football, Son Heung-min, opened the scoring with a fantastic turn followed by precise finishing."

They further explained, "Although Son Heung-min did not score in LAFC's first 13 regular-season matches last year, he has found the net in every match since returning from the North American World Cup."

The statement continued, "Son Heung-min left Tottenham for LAFC in August last year with the highest transfer fee in league history. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is currently displaying his best performance since joining the club."

However, Müller did not remain idle. A former German national team player, Müller is a legend of Bayern Munich. Until last season, he played alongside South 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 as the problem solver. In the 29th minute of the second half, he drew a foul from LAFC defender Iben Cheverko inside the penalty box, earning a penalty kick. The referee ruled that Cheverko had pulled Müller down. Taking the shot himself, Müller calmly converted the penalty kick. Ultimately, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

MLS reported, "Müller, a legend of German football and Bayern Munich, successfully scored from a penalty kick in the 31st minute of the second half," adding, "He calmly scored against Hugo Lloris, the World Cup-winning goalkeeper."

With this goal, Müller recorded five goals and four assists in the league this season. MLS added, "With US national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter moving to Middlesbrough during the week, Müller is now the second-highest scorer for Vancouver, trailing only Brian White, who has scored 10 goals."

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