LAFC Vs Real Salt Lake: 3 things we learned - Walker Zimmerman's must-see stunner takes LA by storm

LAFC Vs Real Salt Lake: 3 things we learned – Walker Zimmerman’s must-see stunner takes LA by storm

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Walker Zimmerman #25 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his game winning goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Real Salt Lake at the Banc of California Stadium on March 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC won the match 2-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 23: Walker Zimmerman #25 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his game winning goal during Los Angeles FC’s MLS match against Real Salt Lake at the Banc of California Stadium on March 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC won the match 2-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

1. Walker Zimmerman steals the show

LAFC needed someone to step up in stoppage time. In the end, Walker Zimmerman was the man to do it. The defender was an unlikely source for the stunning goal but it shows the club have players capable of scoring at different positions.

In a strange position for a center-back, Zimmerman received the ball on the edge of the penalty area. Taking one touch to set himself and open up his body, his second was a wicked, dipping shot that arrowed into the top corner, leaving Nick Rimando stranded.

The strike secured LAFC’s third victory of the season already. They are also yet to lose. More impressive yet, all four of their opponents were in the playoffs last season, including three in the Western Conference.

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But this night, ultimately, was about Zimmerman’s moment. The crowd went raucous as the defender rescued LAFC once more.

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