Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSReal Salt Lake snap winless streak, blank Austin FC
Bobby Wood scored in the first half and Real Salt Lake protected the lead in the second en route to notching a 1-0 win over Austin FC on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Attempt missed. Cecilio Domínguez (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tomás Pochettino with a cross.
- 6': Foul by Everton Luiz (Real Salt Lake).
- 6': Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Ashtone Morgan.
- 10': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Damir Kreilach.
- 11': Foul by Bobby Wood (Real Salt Lake).
- 11': Matt Besler (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Aaron Herrera.
- 12': Attempt missed. Diego Fagundez (Austin FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Hector Jimenez with a cross following a corner.
- 14': Attempt saved. Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
- 15': Attempt missed. Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Fagundez.
- 17': Attempt saved. Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bobby Wood.
- 19': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Julio Cascante.
- 20': Attempt saved. Toni Datkovic (Real Salt Lake) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Herrera with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Everton Luiz (Real Salt Lake).
- 21': Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Diego Fagundez (Austin FC) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Hector Jimenez.
- 28': Attempt missed. Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Hector Jimenez with a cross.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Jonathan Menéndez (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ashtone Morgan.
- 30': Attempt missed. Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a headed pass.
- 32': Goal! Real Salt Lake 1, Austin FC 0. Bobby Wood (Real Salt Lake) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Jonathan Menéndez with a cross.
- 38': Attempt missed. Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sebastián Driussi.
- 42': Bobby Wood (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Julio Cascante (Austin FC).
- 43': Ashtone Morgan (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Daniel Pereira (Austin FC).
- 44': Foul by Alexander Ring (Austin FC).
- 44': Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Alexander Ring (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Foul by Everton Luiz (Real Salt Lake).
- 45'+1': Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastián Driussi with a cross.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Real Salt Lake 1, Austin FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Real Salt Lake 1, Austin FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Austin FC. Nick Lima replaces Zan Kolmanic because of an injury.
- 47': Foul by Julio Cascante (Austin FC).
- 47': Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Julio Cascante (Austin FC).
- 49': Julio Cascante (Austin FC) is shown the red card.
- 50': Attempt missed. Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
- 52': Substitution, Austin FC. Jhohan Romaña replaces Daniel Pereira.
- 52': Hand ball by Justin Meram (Real Salt Lake).
- 55': Attempt saved. Alexander Ring (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Nick Lima.
- 56': Foul by Marcelo Silva (Real Salt Lake).
- 56': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Menéndez.
- 59': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Jhohan Romaña.
- 59': Foul by Everton Luiz (Real Salt Lake).
- 59': Nick Lima (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 62': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Maikel Chang replaces Jonathan Menéndez.
- 62': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Pablo Ruiz replaces Everton Luiz.
- 66': Attempt missed. Cecilio Domínguez (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tomás Pochettino.
- 67': Foul by Ashtone Morgan (Real Salt Lake).
- 67': Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Ashtone Morgan (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Substitution, Austin FC. Jon Gallagher replaces Sebastián Driussi because of an injury.
- 73': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Rubio Rubín replaces Bobby Wood.
- 73': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Nick Besler replaces Justin Meram.
- 76': Hand ball by Rubio Rubín (Real Salt Lake).
- 78': Attempt saved. Rubio Rubín (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
- 79': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Pablo Ruiz.
- 80': Attempt saved. Maikel Chang (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
- 80': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Brad Stuver.
- 83': Substitution, Austin FC. Aedan Stanley replaces Hector Jimenez.
- 83': Substitution, Austin FC. Rodney Redes replaces Cecilio Domínguez.
- 86': Attempt saved. Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashtone Morgan.
- 86': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Brad Stuver.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Aaron Herrera (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
- 86': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Nick Lima.
- 88': Attempt saved. Rubio Rubín (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Damir Kreilach.
- 88': Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Brad Stuver.
- 89': Foul by Marcelo Silva (Real Salt Lake).
- 89': Rodney Redes (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Rubio Rubín (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Aaron Herrera.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Real Salt Lake. Donny Toia replaces Ashtone Morgan because of an injury.
- 90'+4': Foul by Diego Fagundez (Austin FC).
- 90'+4': Nick Besler (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Nick Lima (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tomás Pochettino.
- 90'+7': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Toni Datkovic.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Real Salt Lake 1, Austin FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Real Salt Lake 1, Austin FC 0.
Statistics
 ATX |
RSL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 7 | Saves | 1 |
| 57.2 | Possession | 42.8 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 428 | Accurate Passes | 309 |
| 487 | Passes | 376 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 30 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 50 |
| 33 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 8 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 8 | Effective Clearances | 25 |
| 8 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: America First Field
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
Attendance: 17,506
Venue: America First Field
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
Attendance: 17,506
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 4 | +13 | 12 |
| 2 | LAFC | 4 | +8 | 12 |
| 3 | San Diego FC | 4 | +8 | 10 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 | +5 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Real Salt Lake (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Zac MacMath (GK) |
| 44 | Toni Datkovic |
| 30 | Marcelo Silva |
| 3 | Ashtone Morgan  |
| 22 | Aaron Herrera |
| 8 | Damir Kreilach |
| 25 | Everton Luiz |
| 9 | Justin Meram |
| 10 | Jonathan Menéndez |
| 11 | Albert Rusnák |
| 7 | Bobby Wood |
Austin FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 41 | Brad Stuver (GK) |
| 5 | Matt Besler |
| 18 | Julio Cascante  |
| 21 | Zan Kolmanic |
| 16 | Hector Jimenez |
| 7 | Tomás Pochettino |
| 8 | Alexander Ring |
| 15 | Dani Pereira |
| 25 | Sebastián Driussi |
| 10 | Cecilio Domínguez |
| 14 | Diego Fagundez |
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