Real Salt Lake defeated Austin FC 3–1 on Saturday at America First Field, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the match.
The opening half saw sustained pressure from both sides, with Austin earning corners in the 5′ and 11′, while Real Salt Lake responded with corners at 10′, 13′, 14′, and 26′. CJ Fodrey missed a header from the center of the box in the 11′, while Real Salt Lake's Brayan Vera sent a header wide in the 14′. Diogo Gonçalves forced a save in the 22′, and Rwan Cruz had another attempt saved in the 40′ before Braian Ojeda broke the deadlock in the 45′, finishing from outside the box with assistance from Justen Glad.
The second half began with immediate action as DeAndre Yedlin doubled Real Salt Lake's advantage in the 49′, converting from the right side of the box after being set up by Diogo Gonçalves. Austin made four substitutions at the 62′ mark, bringing on Osman Bukari, Myrto Uzuni, Dani Pereira, and Owen Wolff to inject fresh energy into their attack.
Victor Olatunji sealed the victory in the 82′, scoring from the center of the box with Diego Luna providing the assist. Austin found a consolation goal in the 90+2′ when Besard Sabovic headed home from Dani Pereira's delivery, but it proved too little too late as Real Salt Lake secured the victory.
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