Son Ends Goal Drought
Son Heung-min Scores and Assists as LAFC Settles for Draw Against Real Salt Lake
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The draw’s statistical profile showed Real Salt Lake controlling more of the ball and producing more attempts: RSL had 55.2% possession and 22 shots, compared with LAFC’s 44.8% possession and 15 shots.
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Son Heung-min played the full 90 minutes and posted an expected-goals (xG) figure of 1.22, while scoring with one of his two shots.
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Denis Bouanga’s opener was his 12th goal of the season, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Real Salt Lake remained winless in five matches since the World Cup break and sat 10th in the Western Conference with 29 points.
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LAFC’s next match is at home against New York on Wednesday.
Son Heung-min scored and assisted in LAFC's 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake on Saturday, breaking an eight-game scoring drought. The South Korean star set up Denis Bouanga's opener in the 14th minute, then restored LAFC's lead with a left-footed finish in the 38th minute Los Angeles Times. Despite the strong performance, Star News Korea noted that LAFC could not hold on, extending their winless streak to six league matches.
Son Breaks Scoring Drought With Complete Performance
Son played the full 90 minutes and earned a Sofascore rating of 8.6 for his display Sofascore. He finished with two shots and an expected-goals (xG) figure of 1.22, converting one chance into a goal. His assist to Bouanga showcased his playmaking ability, bringing his MLS season totals to five goals and 11 assists. Star News Korea praised his "perfect one-touch finish," highlighting the quality of his goalscoring contribution after weeks without finding the net.
Real Salt Lake Dominates Possession But Cannot Hold Lead
Real Salt Lake controlled the match with 55.2% possession and 22 shots, compared to LAFC's 44.8% possession and 15 attempts Los Angeles Times. Noel Caliskan equalized in the 75th minute, and DeAndre Yedlin made a crucial defensive clearance off the goal line after Son rounded the goalkeeper late in the match. The draw marks Real Salt Lake's fifth consecutive match without a win since the World Cup break.
LAFC Stays Third Despite Extended Winless Run
LAFC remained third in the Western Conference with 37 points despite not winning in six league matches Daily Bulletin. Denis Bouanga's opening goal was his 12th of the season, demonstrating LAFC's scoring depth beyond Son. Real Salt Lake sits 10th with 29 points and continues to struggle for consistency. LAFC's next challenge comes at home against New York on Wednesday as they look to snap their winless streak.
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