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Son Shines: MLS All-Stars Edge Liga MX Stars 4-3
30 Jul
Summary
- Son Heung-Min scored two goals in three minutes.
- MLS All-Stars defeated Liga MX All-Stars 4-3.
- Lionel Messi did not play in the match.
In a dramatic contest, the MLS All-Stars secured a narrow 4-3 victory against the Liga MX All-Stars. The game's decisive moments came in the first half when Son Heung-Min netted two goals within a three-minute period, assisted by Carles Gil. Philip Zinckernagel extended the lead before halftime. Liga MX fought back in the second half with goals from Salomón Rondón and Jose Pardela, but Evander da Silva Ferreira's strike ensured the MLS All-Stars maintained their advantage.
The match, played in front of 35,197 fans at Bank of America Stadium, saw Luis Gabriel Rey open the scoring for Liga MX early on. However, Son's quick brace shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the MLS side. Notably absent from the MLS lineup was their biggest star, Lionel Messi, who received an excused absence along with teammate Rodrigo De Paul following Argentina's deep run in the World Cup.
