Real Salt Lake secured a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night in a Major League Soccer match held in San Jose, California. Diego Luna was the hero of the night, scoring the winning goal in the 78th minute. The goal came as Luna received a pass from Braian Ojeda just outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot that found the back of the net off the post.
Real Salt Lake’s win extended their unbeaten streak to five consecutive games, showcasing their strong form in the league. The team dominated possession throughout the match, enjoying 55% of the ball and outshooting the Earthquakes 14-6, with 6 of their shots on target compared to San Jose’s 1.
On the defensive end, Daniel De Sousa Britto, also known as “Daniel,” put up a solid performance for the Earthquakes with five saves in the match. Despite his efforts, San Jose was unable to find the back of the net and suffered their third loss in the last four games, having only managed to secure one win in their last seven matches.
With this victory, Real Salt Lake sits on 56 points in the Western Conference, currently tied with the Seattle Sounders for third place. They are just two points behind second-place Los Angeles FC, underlining their strong position in the standings and their aspirations for a successful season.
The San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, continue to struggle with results, with this defeat adding to their recent run of poor form. The team will be looking to regroup and bounce back in the upcoming fixtures to improve their position in the league.
