LAFC Crush Real Salt Lake with 4-1 Victory
It was another tough night for Real Salt Lake as they went up against Los Angeles FC, and this match had everything — early drama, stunning goals, and a dominant finish from the visitors. At America First Field, more than 19,000 fans showed up, but most of them ended the evening disappointed, as LAFC walked away with a commanding 4-1 win.
The game started with a bang. Just three minutes in, Son Heung-Min wasted no time making his mark, finding the back of the net with clinical precision. Barely ten minutes later, he struck again, doubling the lead and putting Real Salt Lake under immediate pressure. By halftime, LAFC were already in full control, holding a 2-0 advantage.
Real Salt Lake tried to hang in there and eventually got something to cheer about in the 76th minute. Z. Gozo managed to pull one back, giving the home crowd a glimmer of hope. But that joy didn’t last long. Just six minutes later, Son Heung-Min completed his hat trick with another decisive finish. And if that wasn’t enough, Denis Bouanga added a fourth for LAFC in the 88th minute, assisted beautifully by D. MartÃnez.
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To make matters worse for RSL, their forward Victor Olatunji was sent off deep into stoppage time, leaving them to finish the game with ten men. By the final whistle, the scoreboard read 4-1, a scoreline that reflected LAFC’s efficiency and ruthlessness in front of goal.
What made the loss sting even more was that statistically, Real Salt Lake actually had more of the ball and created more chances. They held nearly 59% of possession, took 21 shots compared to LAFC’s 9, and had a whopping 12 corners. But as the saying goes, it’s not about how much you have the ball — it’s about what you do with it. LAFC’s six shots on target were converted into four goals, showing a level of clinical finishing that RSL simply couldn’t match.
This match also continued a worrying trend for Salt Lake. It was their fourth consecutive road defeat, leaving them stuck in 10th place in the Western Conference with just 34 points. The pressure is now mounting as they prepare to return home and face Austin FC in hopes of stopping the slide.
For LAFC, this result was another reminder of why they’re sitting near the top of the conference table. With Son in red-hot form and Bouanga delivering consistently, they look like serious contenders as the season pushes toward its final stretch. Their defensive shape, led by Hugo Lloris in goal, also kept Real from capitalizing on their many opportunities.
In the end, it was a classic case of one team taking its chances and the other being left frustrated. Real Salt Lake will feel like they wasted an opportunity at home, but LAFC showed why they are one of the most dangerous sides in Major League Soccer right now.
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