Son Heung-min Scores First Goal of Season as LAFC Beats LA Galaxy 3-0

Son Heung-min scored his first goal of the season, propelling LAFC to a 3-0 win over the LA Galaxy in the 27th edition of El Tráfico on Friday night.

What Happened?

LAFC (8-5-3) evened the all-time series with the Galaxy at 10-10-7, while the Galaxy (5-6-5) entered the match unbeaten in their last three meetings with LAFC. Mark Delgado, a former Galaxy player, opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a shot past goalkeeper Novak Micovic.

Son Heung-min scored in the 57th minute after receiving a pass back from Delgado. Denis Bouanga made it 2-0 in first-half stoppage time on a penalty kick that Micovic got a hand on. Bouanga has scored 11 goals in 10 career matches against the Galaxy across all competitions and has scored in the last seven meetings, the longest such streak in the rivalry's history.

Why it Matters for Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min's goal marks a significant milestone for the South Korean forward, who has been working to regain his form after a slow start to the season. The goal also highlights his importance to LAFC's attack, as the team looks to build momentum heading into the second half of the season.

What Comes Next?

LAFC will host Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, while the Galaxy will stay home to play St. Louis on the same day. With the win, LAFC has moved up the standings and will look to build on their momentum in the coming weeks.

Son Heung-min's performance will be crucial as LAFC looks to make a push for the top of the league table. With his goal-scoring ability and work rate, Son Heung-min is a key player for LAFC, and his contributions will be essential in the team's quest for success.

LAFC's next fixture is against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, while the Galaxy will face St. Louis on the same day. The win over the Galaxy has given LAFC a much-needed boost, and the team will look to build on their momentum in the coming weeks.

Son Heung-min's goal has given him a much-needed confidence boost, and he will look to build on his performance in the coming weeks. With his goal-scoring ability and work rate, Son Heung-min is a key player for LAFC, and his contributions will be essential in the team's quest for success.

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