Real Salt Lake Advances to Final MLS Playoff Match Against Houston Dynamo with 5-4 Shootout Win

After overcoming a three-match losing streak against Houston Dynamo in the MLS playoffs, Real Salt Lake secures a place in the final through a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout victory, with midfielders Diego Luna and Jefferson Savarino significantly contributing to the win.

• Real Salt Lake (RSL) overcame a three-match losing streak against Houston Dynamo in the MLS playoffs to secure a 5-4 penalty shootout victory and a place in the final.
• RSL's Jefferson Savarino scored a second-half equalizer, and Diego Luna secured the victory with the final shot in the penalty shootout.
• Houston Dynamo initially led in the first half with a goal from Amine Bassi, but were unable to maintain their lead in the second half which brought the game to a shootout.
• RSL's Cristian Arango, Damir Kreilach, Savarino, Brayan Vera, and Luna all successfully scored in the penalty shootout.
• The final match of the best-of-three series will be held on Saturday in Houston, determining who advances to the next round of the MLS playoffs.

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