As expected, Son Heung-min's salary (16 billion won)...Contribute to LA 21's victory with AS the winning goal against Austin in the first round of PO
Oct 30, 2025
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LA won 2-1 in the postseason PO 1st round (two wins out of three) home game against Austin at 11:30 a.m. (Korea time) on the 30th (Korea time). LA, which led by an opponent's own goal in the 20th minute of the first half, allowed John Gallacher to equalize in the 17th minute of the second half, but Nathan Ordaz scored the winning goal in the 34th minute of the second half when Son Heung-min was the starting point. Son Heung-min's pass is expected to be recorded as an assist, as the MLS secretariat also grants assistances to players who have played a key role. Son Heung-min accumulated assists through the starting pass of Dnie Buanga's goal through Andy Moran in the match against Real Salt Lake (4-1 win) in September.
As a result, Son Heung-min, who scored a goal in the game against the Colorado Lafiz (2-2 draw) on the 19th, set an offensive point and his first career playoff point for two consecutive games. The number of offensive points for this season has increased to a total of 13 (11 games) with nine goals and four assists. He was replaced by Evovise in the second minute of extra time in the second half.
If LA wins the second round of the PO at away to Austin on November 3, it will not play the third round (November 9) and confirm its advance to the quarterfinals.
Son Heung-min was deployed as a front-line striker and made a three-top with Dnie Vuanga and Timothy Tillman. Marc Delgado, Eddie Segura and Mathieu Shuaniere build the midfield, Serhiy Palencia, Ryan Portiers, Nkosi Tapari and Ryan Hollingshead pack four backs, and Hugo Lloris defend the goal.
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Son Heung-min indirectly contributed to the first goal with a clever move in the 20th minute. Son Heung-min came down to the final third to get a pass from the front line. Then, a defender came to Son Heung-min. There was a large space where the defender stood, and full-back Hollingshead received the pass at that position. Hollingshead, who caught the ball comfortably, ran past a defender and near the end line before attempting a low cross toward the gate. The ball deflected off Austin center back Brendan Hines-Ike's leg and headed into the goal. It was recorded as an own goal.
In the 36th minute, he had the best scoring chance of the game. Son Heung-min, who received a pass from Chonière at the right point outside the opponent's penalty box, quickly peeled off three defenders and tried to shoot with his left foot after entering the box. However, the ball that left Son Heung-min's foot was blocked by opponent goalkeeper Brad Stuber, swallowing regret.
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Los Angeles failed to keep its lead in the 18th minute of the second half and gave up an equalizer. In the opponent's attack situation, the LA defense in the box failed to clear the ball due to complacent header clearing and complacent ball handling. It was a sign of crisis. The moment Austin striker Owen Wolff gave up a pass to Gallacher on the left near the goal area, no one in the Los Angeles defense predicted the pass. Gallacher, who quickly took a no-mark chance, calmly scored the net.
But there was Son Heung-min in LA. In the 34th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min gave a pass to Buanga on the left in front of the penalty arc. Buanga's shot deflected off the defender's arm and headed toward the goal. It was pushed in 'tuk' by Ordaz. Austin claimed offside fouls, but the umpires conceded the score. The official MLS website was recorded as Ordaz's goal.
LA won 2-1 by keeping Odaz's goal to the end. Son Heung-min played 92 minutes until he was replaced by Evovise in the second minute of extra time in the second half.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
