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6d ago

RSL Ends Skid, Beats Sporting KC 2-1 to Close Playoff Gap

The result moved Real Salt Lake within one point of the Western Conference play-in berth with six matches remaining.

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Overview

  • Diego Luna opened the scoring in the 40th minute for his team-leading ninth goal of the season.
  • Rookie Zavier Gozo recorded two assists, including the setup for Alexandros Katranis’s first goal of the season in the 62nd minute.
  • A Brayan Vera own goal in the 71st minute cut the lead in half, but RSL saw out the final stages to secure the win.
  • Rafael Cabral made three saves for his 10th victory, while John Pulskamp stopped five shots as RSL outshot Sporting Kansas City 20-13 with a 7-3 edge on target.
  • RSL sits 10th at 10-14-4 (34 points), trailing San Jose by one point for the final West spot, with two upcoming matches against LAFC beginning Wednesday in Sandy.