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MLS weekend wrap: Revel in the joy and agony of absurd long-range goals
In the era of VAR where most goals get picked apart, strikes from distance offered a much-needed immediate emotional hit
TL;DR
- Zavier Gozo scored a long-range wonder goal for Real Salt Lake, showcasing his talent as a winger or wing back.
- Wessam Abou Ali netted an audacious long-range strike for Columbus Crew in their win over Atlanta United.
- Zack Steffen scored an own goal for Colorado Rapids after a back pass was affected by wind, contributing to Toronto FC's equalizer.
- A match between Colorado and Toronto was chaotic, featuring five goals, three red cards, and Josh Sargent scoring the winning goal for Colorado.
- Son Heung-min provided four assists in one half for LAFC against Orlando City, highlighting his playmaking ability.
- Denis Bouanga scored a hat-trick for LAFC, surpassing Sebastian Giovinco's MLS goal total.
- Diego Chara became MLS's all-time leading yellow card collector.
- Kelvin Yeboah scored the match-winner for Minnesota United against LA Galaxy.
- Petar Musa continued his scoring streak for FC Dallas, notching his seventh goal of the season.