Late Drama Decides High-Scoring Affair
The decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute when Ran Binyamin scored for FC Dallas, securing a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. The match on Thursday, August 20, 2026, featured seven total goals, resulting in a chaotic final stretch where the visiting team managed to hold off a determined home effort to take the three points.
First-Half Dominance and Equalization
FC Dallas established an early lead with goals from Joaquín Valiente in the 16th minute and Petar Musa in the 20th minute. Real Salt Lake responded through Sergi Solans in the 38th minute, but Musa added another goal in the 45th minute to give the visitors a 3-1 advantage at the break.
The first half showcased significant offensive output, with both teams finding the back of the net multiple times before halftime.
Second-Half Surge and Final Push
The momentum shifted in the second half as Real Salt Lake mounted a comeback. Morgan Guilavogui scored in the 50th minute, followed by Diego Luna in the 64th minute, to tie the game at 3-3. Despite the equalizer, FC Dallas maintained pressure, culminating in Binyamin’s late goal that proved to be the difference.
