Son Heung-min scores more than Messi

Son Heung-min shines again in MLS. Photo: Reuters .

In the 45+3 minute at BMO's home field, Son received the ball outside the penalty area and then decisively shot with his left foot, defeating the Real Salt Lake goalkeeper, thereby raising the score to 2-1 for LAFC.

Exactly 2 minutes earlier, he made an assist for teammate Denis Bouanga to equalize 1-1, helping the home team relieve pressure from Real Salt Lake.

Son has scored 6 goals and added 2 assists in 7 MLS appearances for LAFC. With 5 goals in the last 3 matches, Son's record is better than superstar Lionel Messi. The former Barcelona star has scored 3 goals and contributed 2 assists for Inter Miami during this time.

In 85 minutes against Real Salt Lake, Son had 3 shots on target, 46 touches, a 95% passing accuracy and created 7 scoring chances for his teammates. Almost all of LAFC's attacks went through the Korean captain.

Son's explosive form also inspired Bouanga to complete a hat-trick in the second half, making it 4-1. This was LAFC's third consecutive MLS win. The team scored 12 goals and conceded just 4 in the run.

In the MLS Western Conference standings, LAFC is in 4th place with 50 points, 7 points behind the leader San Diego FC but has played 2 fewer matches.

Son Heung-min's hat-trick On the morning of September 18, Son Heung-min scored his first hat-trick in MLS in Los Angeles FC's (LAFC) 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake.

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