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The moment that beat Son Heung-min was one of the most important moments for Thomas Muller and Vancouver Whitecaps.
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 November 23, 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. However, Son Heung-min missed as the first kicker in the final penalty shootout and bowed his head in regret.
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Vancouver has since defeated San Diego FC and is set to play its first-ever MLS Cup final against Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami. The MLS secretariat highlighted five important moments for Vancouver this season ahead of the finals. MLS has only one victory left for Vancouver to win the MLS Cup. Which was the catalyst for the journey?' he noted.
The five moments cited the appointment of coach Jesper Sørensen, recruitment of Thomas Muller, performance by Sebastian Berhalter, return of Ryan Gold and victory over LA FC. MLS said: 'Was it the best playoff game ever in the MLS Cup. There was good reason for that. The game attracted 53,957 spectators, the most in Vancouver history. Vancouver led 2-0 in the first half, and Son Heung-min equalized. He then blocked LA FC's extra point and won after a penalty shootout.
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Mueller then summed up the game as the brutal beauty of football. But the game, however it may be explained, has given a wind to Vancouver's momentum, and is now on the verge of winning the MLS Cup.' It was evaluated that beating Son Heung-min and LA FC's best box office guarantee this season and the rising strong team could be a clear boost for Vancouver.
Meanwhile, Müller also expressed confidence ahead of the final against Miami. "I think Messi is the best player in football at the moment. But I'm going to catch Messi again" Müller's relationship with Messi has continued since his time at Bayern Munich, so he is bound to pay more attention to the game. The final match between Vancouver and Miami will take place at Chase Stadium in Miami on the 7th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
