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Real Salt Lake Falls to CS Herediano in Thrilling CONCACAF Champions League Match
Sandy, Utah – In a vibrant and exciting match at America First Field, Real Salt Lake fell to CS Herediano with a final score of 2-1 in the first leg of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions League first round. Despite dominating possession with 61% and launching 30 shots (6 on target), the home team couldn’t contain the Costa Rican side.
Real Salt Lake took the lead early, with a goal from F. Ajago in the 26th minute, assisted by D. Marczuk. However, CS Herediano proved their effectiveness in the second half. E. Aguilar equalized the score in the 70th minute, assisted by R. Vega, who sealed the victory for his team with a penalty in the 90th minute.
The match was marked by intensity, with 16 fouls by Real Salt Lake and 14 by CS Herediano. Both teams received yellow cards: two for Real Salt Lake (B. Vera and Rafael Cabral) and one for CS Herediano (S. Rodriguez and R. Vega). Despite their dominance in possession and shots on goal, Real Salt Lake couldn’t overcome CS Herediano’s solid defense and their ability to capitalize on opportunities. The final score leaves Real Salt Lake with a difficult task for the second leg.
Substitutions cs herediano: at minute 46 R. Vega came in and A. Rodriguez went out., at minute 82 E. Juarez came in and A. Hernandez went out., at minute 82 A. Murillo came in and A. Cruz went out., at minute 87 S. Williams came in and E. Aguilar went out., at minute 90 P. Santamaria came in and S. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions real salt lake: at minute 59 D. Luna came in and L. Brook went out., at minute 69 P. Ruiz came in and D. Goncalves went out., at minute 70 T. Wolff came in and D. Marczuk went out., at minute 70 B. Ojeda came in and E. Eneli went out., at minute 81 Z. Gozo came in and N. Palacio went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Salt Lake
CS Herediano
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