Son Heung-min scores 2nd MLS goal in LAFC victory

Son Heung-min has scored his second goal in Major League Soccer (MLS) for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in their convincing 4-2 away victory over San Jose Earthquakes. Son opened the scoring for LAFC less than a minute into the match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Saturday (local time). Taking advantage of San Jose's disjointed defense, Artem Smolyakov dribbled into the left side of the box before feeding Son charging down the opposite wing. With the goalkeeper Daniel caught way out of position, Son had an easy tap-in for his second goal of the season. LAFC added a pair of goals, both by Denis Bouanga, to grab a 3-0 lead when the match was only 12 minutes old. San Jose responded with Preston Judd's goal in the 18th minute. Son was subbed out in the 80th minute for David Martinez, and then Bouanga completed his hat trick in the 87th minute to cap LAFC's rout. An own goal by LAFC's Sergi Palencia rounded out the match's scoring. This was Son's fifth match for LAFC. After drawing a penalty in his debut and earning an assist in his second match, Son scored his first goalWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times