Diego Luna leads Real Salt Lake to 1-0 victory over Earthquakes
- Diego Luna scored the only goal of the match in the 78th minute, giving Real Salt Lake a 1-0 lead.
- Real Salt Lake dominated possession with 55% and outshot the Earthquakes 14-6, including 6-1 on target.
- This victory extended Real Salt Lake's unbeaten streak to five games, while the Earthquakes continue to struggle with only one win in their last seven matches.
In San Jose, California, Real Salt Lake faced off against the San Jose Earthquakes in a tightly contested match. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Diego Luna scored the only goal of the game, taking a pass from Braian Ojeda and firing a left-footed shot that hit the back post before finding the net. This victory marked Real Salt Lake's fifth consecutive game without a loss, showcasing their strong performance in the league. With this win, Real Salt Lake improved their record to 15 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating a total of 56 points. They are currently tied for third place in the Western Conference with the Seattle Sounders, just two points behind the second-place Los Angeles FC. On the other hand, the Earthquakes struggled, suffering their third loss in four matches and managing only one win in their last seven games. Daniel De Sousa Britto, the goalkeeper for San Jose, made five saves during the match, but it was not enough to secure a positive result for his team. The match highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Real Salt Lake continuing to build momentum as they push for a playoff spot, while the Earthquakes face challenges in their quest for improvement.