Son Heung-Min scored a golazo that will go down in Audi MLS Cup Playoffs lore. But it wasn’t enough to save his dream debut season with LAFC .

The Black & Gold lost a thrilling Western Conference Semifinal at Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, falling 4-3 in penalty kicks after the South Korean superstar forced a 2-2 draw with a stunning free kick in second-half stoppage time.

However, LAFC couldn’t find a winner in extra time despite the ‘Caps going down to nine men. Son then sent his effort off the post in the ensuing PK shootout, with Mark Delgado also missing from the spot as Vancouver advanced to their first-ever Western Conference Final to face San Diego FC or Minnesota United FC .

“Sometimes football is crazy like this. That’s why we love football,” Son told reporte

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