Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC, 2022 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
3 - 0
3 - 0
Real Salt Lake blanks Minnesota United 3-0
Sergio Cordova and Jefferson Savarino each scored a first-half goal to lead Real Salt Lake to a 3-0 victory over Minnesota United FC.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Alan Benítez.
- 2': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Sergio Córdova (Real Salt Lake).
- 4': Foul by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC).
- 4': Jasper Löffelsend (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Goal! Real Salt Lake 1, Minnesota United FC 0. Sergio Córdova (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 9': Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Foul by Aaron Herrera (Real Salt Lake).
- 11': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 11': Jasper Löffelsend (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Marcelo Silva (Real Salt Lake).
- 13': Mender García (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maikel Chang.
- 19': Foul by Jasper Löffelsend (Real Salt Lake).
- 19': Mender García (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Jasper Löffelsend (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 23': Goal! Real Salt Lake 2, Minnesota United FC 0. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
- 32': Foul by Alan Benítez (Minnesota United FC).
- 32': Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 32': Alan Benítez (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Attempt missed. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 34': Foul by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC).
- 34': Jasper Löffelsend (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Bongokuhle Hlongwane tries a through ball, but Mender García is caught offside.
- 37': Attempt saved. Sergio Córdova (Real Salt Lake) header from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino.
- 39': Foul by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake).
- 39': Mender García (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Sergio Córdova.
- 45': Aaron Herrera (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC).
- 45'+3': Foul by Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC).
- 45'+3': Maikel Chang (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Real Salt Lake 2, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Real Salt Lake 2, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Oniel Fisher replaces Alan Benítez.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Robin Lod replaces Abu Danladi.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Tyler Miller replaces Dayne St. Clair because of an injury.
- 46': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 46': Foul by Scott Caldwell (Real Salt Lake).
- 48': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 48': Sergio Córdova (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Foul by Mender García (Minnesota United FC).
- 49': Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Offside, Real Salt Lake. Jasper Löffelsend tries a through ball, but Justin Meram is caught offside.
- 52': Attempt saved. Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Maikel Chang.
- 53': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Marcelo Silva.
- 55': Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Joseph Rosales with a cross.
- 59': Attempt saved. Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino.
- 60': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Bryan Oviedo replaces Maikel Chang.
- 60': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Rubio Rubín replaces Justin Meram.
- 60': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Luis Amarilla replaces Mender García.
- 61': Foul by Jonathan González (Minnesota United FC).
- 61': Scott Caldwell (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Bryan Oviedo (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Foul by Oniel Fisher (Minnesota United FC).
- 62': Attempt saved. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Herrera with a cross.
- 64': D.J. Taylor (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Rubio Rubín (Real Salt Lake).
- 65': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 66': Foul by Sergio Córdova (Real Salt Lake).
- 66': Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Attempt missed. Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jonathan González.
- 69': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kervin Arriaga replaces Joseph Rosales.
- 71': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Anderson Julio replaces Sergio Córdova.
- 75': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Wil Trapp.
- 77': Foul by Andrew Brody (Real Salt Lake).
- 77': Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Goal! Real Salt Lake 3, Minnesota United FC 0. Anderson Julio (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andrew Brody with a through ball following a fast break.
- 80': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Diego Luna replaces Jefferson Savarino.
- 80': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Nick Besler replaces Scott Caldwell.
- 82': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Oniel Fisher.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Bryan Oviedo (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Luna.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anderson Julio.
- 84': Foul by Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC).
- 84': Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 88': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 88': Rubio Rubín (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Marcelo Silva (Real Salt Lake).
- 90': Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Robin Lod with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Real Salt Lake 3, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Real Salt Lake 3, Minnesota United FC 0.
Statistics
 MIN |
RSL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 0 |
| 47.6 | Possession | 52.4 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 395 | Accurate Passes | 453 |
| 467 | Passes | 519 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 16 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 55 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 45 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 19 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 17 |
| 9 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
| 9 | Clearances | 7 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: America First Field
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
Attendance: 20,358
Venue: America First Field
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
Attendance: 20,358
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFC | 34 | +20 | 64 |
| 2 | LA Galaxy | 34 | +19 | 64 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | +17 | 59 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | +16 | 57 |
Line-Ups
Real Salt Lake (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Zac MacMath (GK) |
| 30 | Marcelo Silva |
| 15 | Justen Glad  |
| 2 | Andrew Brody |
| 22 | Aaron Herrera |
| 12 | Scott Caldwell |
| 28 | Jasper Löeffelsend |
| 9 | Justin Meram |
| 16 | Maikel Chang |
| 11 | Jefferson Savarino |
| 10 | Sergio Córdova |
Minnesota United FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 14 | Brent Kallman |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 27 | D.J. Taylor |
| 2 | Alan Benítez |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 6 | Jonathan Gonzalez |
| 8 | Joseph Rosales |
| 28 | Mender García |
| 18 | Abu Danladi |
| 21 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
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