Sporting KC defeated Real Salt Lake in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, in a match relating to the Grp.East of the MLS. Jefferson Savarino was decisive with 1 goal.
Early in the game, Real Salt Lake saw Justen Glad get a straight red card The first goal of the game was scored by Erik Thommy, after 4 minutes. Erik Thommy reaching the landmark of five goals for the season. In the 29th minute, Johnny Russell fired home Sporting KC second goal.
After 77 minutes, Peter Vermes's team increased their lead with a goal from Alán Pulido. With this goal, Alán Pulido recorded his fifteen goal of the current campaign. With 77 minutes on the clock, forward had a golden opportunity on his feet to score but missed a penalty. After 81 minutes, Brayan Vera struck for Pablo Mastroeni 's team. Jefferson Savarino netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game. With this strike, Jefferson Savarino reached 10th goals for the season.
In the next fixture, Sporting KC will play at home against Minnesota United. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake will play away against LA Galaxy.
Real Salt Lake | Sporting KC | |||
8 | 2 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
8 | 1 | Tackles Won | 2 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
8 | 45 | Total Passes | 87 | 7 |
8 | 32 | Passes Completed | 74 | 7 |
7 | 7 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
2 | Fouls Committed | 2 | ||
7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |