“Danny Musovski opens the scoring just three minutes into the second half, finishing off a Paul Arriola assist to put Seattle 1-0 up.”
Pivotal“Albert Rusnák doubles Seattle's lead, again teed up by Paul Arriola, to make it 2-0 and effectively seal the win.”
Pivotal
Seattle Sounders
Real Salt Lake
Outstanding performance
Seattle Sounders•MidfielderSeattle Sounders controlled the tempo throughout, dominating with 53% possession and a staggering 75 dangerous attacks to Real Salt Lake's 42, and that pressure finally told just after the restart. Danny Musovski converted a Paul Arriola assist three minutes into the second half, and Arriola turned provider again for Albert Rusnák's clinching goal in the 73rd minute. Real Salt Lake actually edged the shot count 12-11 but were far less incisive, managing zero big chances created and struggling to convert their territory into quality attempts, with only 2 shots on target all match. The result continues a productive stretch for Seattle while RSL, mired near the bottom of the table, will be frustrated at how comfortably they were picked apart after the break despite a battling defensive effort reflected in 18 tackles.
How entertaining was this match?
Dominik Marczuk takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Cristian Roldan attempts a header but misses the shot.
Nouhou Tolo takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Liam O'Gara is substituted for Noel Caliskan.
DeAndre YedlinYellow CardDeAndre Yedlin receives a yellow card.
Caden Clark replaces Paul Arriola.
Offside.
DeAndre Yedlin takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Colin Guske is on, and Stijn Spierings is off.
On Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos, off Sergi Solans.
Taylor Booth is on, and Morgan Guilavogui is off.
Albert RusnákShot by Albert Rusnak with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Paul Arriola
Goal! Albert Rusnak scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Paul Arriola.
Saba Lobjanidze is on, and Luca Moisa is off.
Stijn Spierings takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Paul Arriola takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Peter Kingston takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Dominik Marczuk takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jordan Morris replaces Danny Musovski.
Hassani Dotson is on, and Snyder Brunell is off.
Corner awarded.
Sam Junqua takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Morgan Guilavogui takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Morgan Guilavogui takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kobi HenryYellow CardYellow card issued to Kobi Joseph Henry.
Corner awarded.
Danny MusovskiYellow CardDanny Musovski receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Peter KingstonYellow CardYellow card issued to Peter Kingston.
Corner awarded.
Morgan Guilavogui's header is blocked.
Sergi Solans takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Danny MusovskiDanny Musovski takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Paul Arriola
Goal! Danny Musovski scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Paul Arriola.
On comes Peter Kingston, off goes Kalani Kossa Rienzi.
Stuart Hawkins comes on for Alex Roldan.
Sergi Solans takes a right-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Paul Arriola receives a yellow card.
Cristian Roldan attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Sebastian Gomez takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Morgan Guilavogui attempts a header but misses the shot.
Paul Arriola takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Paul Arriola takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card issued to Kalani Kossa Rienzi.
Corner awarded.
Cristian Roldan attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Joseph Dickerson.
Seattle and Real Salt Lake arrive at Lumen Field locked on 29 points apiece, both desperate to snap brutal winless runs. With Jordan Morris back in the fold for the Sounders, this Western Conference scrap carries real weight for the final playoff push.
