Son Heung Min scored his first hat-trick in the US, creating a big stir

(Dan Tri) - Korean star Son Heung Min shined with an impressive hat-trick, helping Los Angeles FC (LAFC) win 4-1 against Real Salt Lake in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) on the morning of September 18.

Despite having to play away at Real Salt Lake, Son Heung Min proved his class as a world- class star. In the 3rd minute, he opened the score for LAFC with a sprint and a delicate shot. However, 13 minutes later, he really surprised everyone with a masterpiece.

Son Heung Min shined to help LAFC win all 3 points (Photo: Getty).

From outside the box, Son unleashed a perfect right-footed curler that went straight into the dead corner of the net. This stunning strike set the stadium ablaze and received a standing ovation from fans of both teams.

Son Heung Min's brilliant form continued into the second half. In the 82nd minute, the Korean striker completed his hat trick after an exemplary counter-attack. This goal not only sealed the victory for LAFC but also showed Son Heung Min's incredible scoring efficiency, with 5 goals in the last 4 matches (including the national team).

Son Heung Min's performance in this match was extremely impressive. According to Sofascore, he was given 9.6 points, the highest score in the match. In 86 minutes on the field, the Korean striker showed extreme danger with 6 shots (4 on target), and an accurate passing rate of up to 89%.

His brilliant form has helped Son Heung Min prove his class and influence in the US. The attraction of the Korean striker is huge. In the previous round, San Jose Earthquakes had to move the match venue against LAFC from PayPal Stadium with a capacity of 18,000 to Levi's Stadium with 68,500 seats to meet the demand from fans.

Son Heung Min and his teammates celebrate after completing a hat trick (Photo: Getty).

LAFC has had a huge success with the Son Heung Min deal. The South Korean star has not only played a key role in the MLS championship race, but has also become a magnet for the attention of audiences and media in the US. He is proving to be one of the most valuable contracts in the history of the league.

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