Son Heung-min Scores in the Shootout! Can MLS’s Third-Place LAFC Book a Leagues Cup Quarterfinal Spot?
\n Los Angeles FC vs. Querétaro FC Standings: One Penalty Kick Changed LAFC’s Fate The 90 minutes of regular time could not separate the two sides. LAFC and Querétaro battled to a tense 1-1 draw, leaving the fate of the quarterfinal race to be decided in a penalty shootout. And in the end, LAFC had the last laugh with a 5-3 victory. This result was about more than simply “winning a penalty shootout.” From the perspective of the Los Angeles FC vs. Querétaro FC standings , that one crucial kick revived LAFC’s chances of surviving in the Leagues Cup. After playing the full 90 minutes, Son Heung-min stepped up as LAFC’s second penalty taker and calmly found the back of the net. Although he did not score from open play, his successful penalty at the moment of greatest pressure played an important role in helping LAFC secure two points along with the shootout victory. Across their previous three matches, LAFC earned two points from a shootout win over Guadalajara, th...