Real Salt Lake edges San Jose Earthquakes with late goal
San Jose, California – Real Salt Lake secured a crucial win at PayPal Park, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 thanks to a 78th-minute goal by Danny Luna.
The game was characterized by intensity and midfield battles, with both teams seeking victory. Real Salt Lake enjoyed more possession (57%), but San Jose Earthquakes generated more danger with their shots, although only one of them was on target.
The first half went by with few scoring chances, with the only notable action being a yellow card for Real Salt Lake’s A. Katranis in the 45th minute.
The second half started with more pace, and Real Salt Lake had several opportunities to break the deadlock, but it wasn’t until the 78th minute that Luna beat the San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper with a clinical finish.
In the final minutes, San Jose Earthquakes attempted to find an equalizer, but Real Salt Lake defended their lead with solidity.
The match was marred by yellow cards for Real Salt Lake’s A. A. Julio Santos (53rd minute) and Z. MacMath (85th minute), and San Jose Earthquakes’ J. Glad (90th minute).
With this win, Real Salt Lake adds three vital points in their pursuit of a playoff spot.
Statistics:
* San Jose Earthquakes: 43% possession, 5 shots (1 on target, 4 off target), 2 corners, 8 fouls, 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Real Salt Lake: 57% possession, 14 shots (5 on target, 6 off target), 9 corners, 18 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match details:
* Date: October 6, 2024, 2:30 AM
* Match city: San Jose, California
* Stadium: PayPal Park
* Referee: Mark Allatin, USA
* League: Major League Soccer
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 46
* Country: USA
Substitutions real salt lake: at minute 55 C. Arango came in and A. A. Julio Santos went out., at minute 71 M. Crooks came in and D. Marczuk went out., at minute 71 E. Eneli came in and N. Palacio went out., at minute 86 L. Brook came in and D. Luna went out., at minute 86 A. Brody came in and D. Goncalves went out.
Substitutions san jose earthquakes: at minute 63 J. Skahan came in and J. Ebobisse went out., at minute 63 A. Pellegrino came in and P. Marie went out., at minute 74 A. Morales came in and J. Yueill went out., at minute 75 Vitor Costa came in and O. Verhoeven went out., at minute 81 P. Judd came in and N. Tsakiris went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
San Jose Earthquakes
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