Son Involved with Assist in 2-0 LAFC Win Against New England Revolution
- Josue Lopez
- Aug 17
- 2 min read
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Revolution and for years playground of one of the greatest American football player Tom Brady, hosted LAFC for the fourth time. The record favors the Black and Gold with two victories and one draw.
Son Heung-min started alongside Denis Bouanga and David Martinez. The 4-3-3 formation had Hugo Lloris in goal: Eddie Segura and Nkosi Tafari as central defenders; Rayan Hollingshead and Sergi Palencia as wingers; Igor Jesus, Mark Delgado and Timothy Tilman and the mentioned attack with the Korean Designated Player in it.
The Reva had Matt Turner in goal; Mamadou Fofana and Brayan Cebaklos as centre backs; Ilya FFeingold and Peyton Miller outside; Mathew Pilates and Alhass Yusuf as defensive midfielders; Luca Landon’s and captain and DP Carlos Gil completing the midfield; and Ignatius Gandhi and Venezuelan MLS star Leonardo Campana as strikers.
The first half, more similar to a chest game, ended without goals and only two chances, one for Rafa team. At e the 17th minute, Ignatius Ganago's grades the ball to the center. Hugo Lloris was at the right place to make an outstsndkng sabe. On the other side. Heung-min Son took a rebound from outside the box and stroke the ball that went outside.
The second half had the Revs defensive commeying mistrales they di not do in the first and David Son creating clear chances. However, it was Mark Delgado who placed the ball on the net, this at the fifth minute.
Hugo Lloris and Mary Turner made two outstanding sabes repexticely;however, the second and definitivo goal came in stoppagr time.
teve Cherundolo brought Marbella Choinière and Nathan Ordaz replacing Mark Delgado and David Martinez seeking for fresh es in the midfield and offense. The goal, had teve Cherundolo brought Marbella Choinière as the acorde and Nathan Ordaz recuperaron the ball and giving it to Heung-min Son. The Korean atar have the final pass, but it was the Canadian midfielder who placed the ball in the net giving LAFC the 2-0 victory.
New Englsnd Revolution stays in the 11th place of the Eadter Conference. LAFC meros mlving up in the West, fifth place to be more precise.
The Revs travel to Ohio to play against Columbus Crew.LAFC will visit Toyota Stadium to play against FC Dallas. Both matches will be next Saturday.
