Late Goals Seal Victory
Real Salt Lake traveled to Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to secure a 2-1 victory over Austin FC. The visitors overcame an early deficit in the second half to take the win, improving their record to 12-6-14 on the season. Austin FC, playing at home, dropped to a record of 8-10-14 following the loss. The match featured exactly three goals, with the deciding strike coming in the 61st minute.
Second-Half Turnaround
The game remained scoreless through the first half before Austin FC moved first in the second period. In the 52nd minute, Jorge Alastuey found the back of the net for the home side, giving Austin FC a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage was short-lived. Real Salt Lake responded swiftly in the 55th minute when Saba Lobjanidze scored to level the contest at 1-1. The teams traded possession in the subsequent minutes, setting the stage for the final decisive play.
Decisive Strike
Momentum shifted decisively in the 61st minute when Morgan Guilavogui scored for Real Salt Lake. This goal put the visitors ahead 2-1, and they held onto the lead for the remainder of the match. The final whistle confirmed the 2-1 result, marking a crucial win for the visiting squad. There were no further goals scored after the 61st minute, leaving the score unchanged until the end of regulation.
Statistical Highlights
Individual performances provided insight into the flow of the game. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni was the most active attacker, registering five total shots on target. Damian Las also contributed to the defensive effort, making two saves for the home team. On the visiting side, Morgan Guilavogui, who scored the winning goal, also recorded four total shots. Goalkeeper Rafael was instrumental for Real Salt Lake, securing four saves to help preserve the one-goal lead. These statistics reflect a competitive match where both teams created chances, but Real Salt Lake’s efficiency in the final third proved decisive.
Sources
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