MLS 2026 · SAT, OCT 10
Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake match report: Philadelphia Union edge past Real Salt Lake
Philadelphia Union took the points in a match that stayed tight until the final minutes, with Real Salt Lake pulling one back late.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final Score
Philadelphia Union won 2-1 at home against Real Salt Lake. The home side led 1-0 at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Bruno Damiani opened the scoring for Philadelphia Union in the 31st minute, assisted by Francis Westfield. Milan Iloski doubled the lead in the 81st minute, with Bruno Damiani providing the assist. Saba Lobzhanidze pulled one back for Real Salt Lake in the 97th minute, assisted by Luc De Fougerolles.
Key Stats
Philadelphia Union held 51% possession to Real Salt Lake's 49%. The home side had 6 shots on target compared to 5 for the away side. Philadelphia Union also produced 41 dangerous attacks, while Real Salt Lake managed 30.
Discipline
Philadelphia Union received 4 yellow cards and no red cards. Real Salt Lake received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
Verdict
Philadelphia Union controlled the match for long spells and were good value for the win, with the dangerous attacks count of 41 to 30 underlining their edge. Real Salt Lake improved after the break and got a late goal, but could not find an equaliser. The result gives Philadelphia Union a home win and leaves Real Salt Lake to reflect on a narrow defeat.