in his second official match since joining Los Angeles FC (LAFC), Son Heung-min started and played the entire match, playing a crucial role in the team’s 2-0 victory. in second-half stoppage time, he completed the winner with a precise last-ditch pass to earn his first assist of the season.

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match Overview

competition/Location: MLS, away at New England Revolution
result: LAFC 2-0 win
son Heung-min: Started – full-time, recorded his first assist of the season

key moments condensed

first half

sensibly controlled the second ball from a corner kick in the 26th minute before firing a left-footed shot just wide of the goal (his first shot of the day).
dropped into the middle of the field to connect passes and create playmaking opportunities to revive the tempo when the attack was stifled.

second half

shook the defense in the fourth minute with an uncharacteristic sharp cut and then fired a left-footed shot at the opponent’s goal.
in the fifth minute of stoppage time, won the ball under pressure and connected with a forward pass to set up Delgado’s winning goal sequence.
took on two defenders on a quick counter-attack in second-half stoppage time and played a precise last-ditch pass to Schaniere – assisted the winner.

interpreting the performance

balance of decisiveness and link-up play: Drove the team’s rhythm with direct finishing attempts, contributing in the middle and stabilizing the play.
transition impact: Pressing, stealing and passing forward led directly to the winning goal sequence, demonstrating the effectiveness of pressing forward.
clutch contributions: sealed the game with a last-minute assist to extend the lead and complete the game plan.

what it means and what to expect

after coming on as a substitute in the first game and leading the penalty shootout, this time he made a solid ‘starter’s contribution’ with a start, full-time and assist. with expectations quickly turning to trust from the club and fans, Son’s presence will provide a stabilizing solution to LAFC’s attacking design, especially in counterattacks, transitions, and second-ball situations.

highlights

involved in the first valid team shot attempt (26th minute) to open up the offense
initiated the final goal sequence: successful pressure → forward pass
earned his first assist of the season with an assist on the stoppage-time winner

match Overview

key moments condensed

interpreting the performance

what it means and what to expect

highlights

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