Cengiz Ünder makes his mark on MLS
Cengiz Ünder, who failed to meet expectations at Fenerbahçe and was loaned to MLS side Los Angeles FC, saved his team in the match against St. Louis City by providing 2 assists.
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In the 10th week of the MLS regular season, Los Angeles FC, for whom Cengiz Ünder plays, faced St. Louis City on their home turf.
Entered the Game at a Critical Moment, Changed the Match
Starting the match on the bench, Cengiz Ünder took the stage in the 68th minute and fundamentally changed the course of the game.
PROVIDED 2 ASSISTS
Los Angeles FC was trailing 1-0 when Ünder entered the game. However, just 2 minutes after stepping onto the pitch, Ünder leveled the score with an assist to Bouanga.
There's that man again. ??
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Denis Bouanga tucks away Cengiz Ünder's cross to level the match! pic.twitter.com/Ql70hNuBDv
The home team fell behind once again in the 89th minute. However, Cengiz Ünder took the stage again in stoppage time. Providing his second assist to Bouanga in the 90+5th minute, Ünder played a leading role in his team leaving the field with a 2-2 draw.
RAISING HIS PERFORMANCE IN MLS
Starting his American career on loan from Fenerbahçe, Ünder has appeared in 7 matches in the MLS so far. The national footballer, who has scored one goal and provided two assists, also has a 25 million dollar purchase option that can be exercised by Los Angeles FC.