LAFC draw 1-1 at New York City as Son hits post late

LAFC were held to a 1-1 draw by New York City FC at Citi Field, with Son Heung-min hitting the post late in the match, Korean outlets reported on October 18 Korean time. Leo Walta put the visitors ahead with a first-half free kick, but Andres Perea equalised with a header after the break. LAFC finished with 46 points from 12 wins, 10 draws and nine defeats, leaving them sixth in the Western Conference, according to Chosun Ilbo and Newsis. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]

Son started in the central attacking midfield role behind Denis Bouanga in a 4-2-3-1 formation and played the full match. He was unable to connect with a cross for an early header and later helped build an attack that ended with Bouanga shooting over the goal. His forward run then earned the free kick from which Walta scored. Chosun Ilbo and Yonhap place the opener in the 44th minute, while Newsis reports it in the 46th minute of the first half. Yonhap described Walta's finish as a right-footed shot from 25 metres. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]

New York City levelled in the 14th minute of the second half when Perea headed in from a corner. LAFC then sought a winner on the counterattack. Son had a left-footed curling effort saved in the 35th minute of the second half before his late shot struck the post. Newsis said he finished without a goal or assist after recording a goal and two assists in the previous round. Yonhap reported that the draw left LAFC unbeaten in two games, with one win and one draw, after their previous victory had ended a five-match wait for a win. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]