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It's sad for the fans, too. Son Heung-min expressed regret over the goals he missed during his time at Tottenham.
Son Heung-min scored two goals in the 2025 season MLS Playoff Western Conference semifinal match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on the 23rd, but failed to prevent his team's defeat after a penalty shootout.
The performance was great. Son Heung-min shook the net in the 15th minute of the second half when Delgado's pass was connected to him through Moran's header. It was a score made by tenacity. Son Heung-min's ability shone until the end. In the extra time of the second half, LA FC was desperate for an equalizer. When he got a free kick in the 5th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min stepped up as a kicker, and the shot drew a fantastic trajectory and split the Vancouver goal. He showed everything in scoring and shooting.
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The goal scene that drew particular attention was by far the free kick score. The MLS' official website also highlighted the free-kick score, saying, `Son Heung-min's great goal saved LA FC.' So did Tottenham fans. England's Spurs Webb highlighted that Son Heung-min scored a huge free-kick goal. Some fans immediately reacted, saying 'Goal showing his class'
Son has surpassed the number of free-kick goals he scored during his time at Tottenham in just four months with LA FC this season. Son Heung-min scored only one free kick during his time at Tottenham. The only goal he scored in the 42nd minute of the first half against Watford in the 2021-2022 season. It was a natural result because there were so few attempts. On the other hand, he has already scored two goals this season. In a game against Dallas in August, he shook the opponent's net with a right free kick. It was also Son Heung-min's debut goal for LA FC. Son Heung-min's score was overwhelmingly supported, reaching 43.5%, and was selected as the best goal in the league this season.
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On the other hand, during his time at Tottenham, Kane hardly succeeded even though he dominated the free-kick opportunity. According to the Opta analysis in January 2023 last year, Kane's free-kick score was only one goal out of 56 attempts. The success rate was only 1.78 percent. Tottenham native Jamie O'Hara also pointed out to Kane as `the worst free kick kicker ever.' He has played for several years since he became an ace for Tottenham, but he scored only one free-kick goal.
Fans also expressed regret over this result. As Son Heung-min's goal spread on social media, some fans couldn't believe that "Why did you make concessions when you were at Tottenham?"Go back to Europe right now and kick a free kick" was not good enough", "Kane is the problem" he said, expressing regret.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
