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Atlas ends the MLS winning streak and gets an important victory in a match where they started losing after a great goal by Real Salt Lake, now both teams are looking to close the season in a better way.
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The match ends with a 1-2 victory for Atlas.
92´
Salt Lake gets free kick.
90´
Three minutes are added.
88´
Foul in favor of Atlas.
83´
Silva shoots powerfully from outside the area and the ball goes wide.
80´
Abella close to the third.
78´
Powerful shot from the home team that passes very close.
76´
Silva receives a yellow card.
71´
Goooooooooooooooool for Atlas! Rodriguez takes advantage of the rebound and scores the second.
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Trejo comes close to giving Atlas the lead.
64´
Free kick for the home team.
60´
Great save by the red-and-black goalkeeper after Kei's shot.
57´
Atlas change
In: Rodriguez
Out: Marquez
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Atlas takes possession by having an extra player.
50´
Great shot by Atlas that the goalkeeper avoids with a great save.
48´
Aguirre receives a yellow card.
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The second half begins.
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End of the first half.
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Goooooooooooool for Atlas! Saldivar scores the equalizer after a corner kick.
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A powerful shot by Atlas that almost ended in a goal.
36´
Meram receives a red card.
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Reyes is fouled and Atlas gets a free kick.
32´
Atlas with Reyes miss a clear opportunity in front of the goalkeeper.
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Ruiz misses a clear opportunity in front of goal.
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Atlas cannot generate danger despite having the ball.
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Atlas can't have the ball.
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Goooooooooooooooool for Real Salt Lake! Herrera with a long-range shot scores the first for the home side.
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A powerful shot by Atlas that goes into the stands.
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Once again, the home team had a dangerous play.
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Salt Lake came close on the right, but the Red and Black goalkeeper prevented the goal.
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First arrival of Atlas that ends in a corner kick.
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The match begins.
Atlas is already at the stadium
This is how the team looks before the game:
¡Ya estamos en el America First Field para la @LeaguesCup Showcase! 🦊#SomosMásRojinegros pic.twitter.com/KfHCuQFOyH
— Atlas FC (@AtlasFC) September 23, 2022
Starting XI Real Salt Lake
This is how the home team comes out:
MLS top
In other matches, Chivas lost to Cincinnati 3-1 on Wednesday, while América tied Nashville 3-3 in regular time before losing 4-2 in a penalty shootout, both Liga MX teams will face each other this weekend.
Real Salt Lake is already at the stadium
Thus came the home team:
Fly fits today #RSL | @DriveToyota pic.twitter.com/MhvCtIPAx5
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) September 23, 2022
Barbosa talked about the tournament
"We want to close the tournament in the best way and we hope to give a joy to the fans who will be present tomorrow."
"This team is based on hard work. We know and we are aware that we must reverse the situation and the only way we know is by working. If we all work together we will be able to move forward.
Atlas ninth Mexican rival
Atlas will be the ninth Mexican opponent to visit Utah and play Real Salt Lake, among the Mexican teams are: Monarcas Morelia, Santos Laguna, Cruz Azul, Club America, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Xolos de Tijuana and Tigres for a total of 16 games.
Cocca on the match
"These types of games serve as a learning experience so that we can all continue to grow and get used to traveling, playing every few days and competing in two tournaments per semester. So it helps us to learn and continue to grow. We hope to have a great game and close the tournament in the best way possible against Necaxa playing at home".
We continue
Thank you for following the Real Salt Lake vs Atlas game, tonight again the MLS faces Liga MX in an entertaining duel, the Mexican teams have not been able to win so Atlas has the responsibility to show why it is the champion.
Stay tuned to follow Real Salt Lake vs Atlas
In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Real Salt Lake vs Atlas live, as well as the latest information from Rio Tinto Stadium. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage.
Channels for Real Salt Lake vs Atlas online and live
The match will be broadcasted on TUDN.
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Watch out for this Atlas player
Camilo Vargas, 32-year-old Colombian goalkeeper, since his arrival to the red and black team, has been in charge of preventing the team from losing points, the national team selection has strengthened the defensive part of the team, in the current tournament he has been key for the team not to have more defeats, he is undoubtedly one of the best goalkeepers in Liga MX and in this title to be disputed his performance will be key.
Watch out for this Real Salt Lake player
Sergio Cordoba, a 25-year-old center forward, arrived on loan to the team from Augsburg, the Venezuelan has played 31 games and has scored 8 goals this season. With the regular season just around the corner, his contribution in goals will be important in order to fight for the MLS title.
Latest Atlas roster
Hernandez, Abella, Aguilera, Gomez, Aguirre, Ortega, Herrera, Dominguez, Flores, Ocejo, Trejo.
Latest Real Salt Lake roster
MacMath, Herrera, Silva, Glad, Brody, Chang, Loffelsend, Ruíz, Luna, Córdoba, Savarino.
Background
Real Salt Lake 3-0 Minnesota
LAFC 2-0 Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake 0-0 DC United
Austin 3-0 Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake 1-2 Cincinnati
Atlas 0-0 Pumas
Mazatlan 1-0 Atlas
Atlas 1-3 San Luis
NTC FC 2-0 Atlas
Monterrey 2-0 Atlas
Arbitration quartet
To be confirmed.
Atlas to close its season with dignity
Atlas after two historic seasons achieving two consecutive championships after 70 years of drought, in the Apertura 2022 had a very disappointing tournament adding 10 points in 16 games, the team's performance was not the same after the loss of some players and prolonged injuries, with one game left Atlas no longer has a chance to qualify for the playoffs so it will remain in history as the worst defending champion, now after losing the Campeones Cup in a very bad performance against NYC FC, besides, the only thing left for the red and black team is to get the victory against the MLS team and get the three points in the last match of Liga MX, their rival will be Necaxa, a team that is still in the fight for the playoffs so it will be a difficult test for Atlas, the only thing they can avoid is to be bottom of the league.
Real Salt Lake goes all out for regular season finale
Real Salt Lake will play this Thursday the Leagues Cup against Atlas, this duel comes at a crucial time in the MLS season, with two games left to finish the regular season, this team is not yet classified and is in a tough fight to get into the top eight, its direct rival LA Galaxy has the last place to qualify and this Saturday they will face to dispute that position, Last season in the same match they gave Real Salt Lake the pass to the playoffs and the team managed to advance to the conference semifinals where they lost to the Timbers, this match against Atlas can serve as motivation for the next closings, but it can also affect the physical condition of the team, it will be interesting to know if they will play with the starting team or they will make rotations against the red and black team.
Another MLS vs. Liga MX showdown
Real Salt Lake will face Atlas this Thursday as part of the Leagues Cup, this FIFA break will be used by the teams to keep up the pace for the end of the season, the MLS team still has a chance to reach the playoffs, while Atlas has been left without the possibility of reaching the playoffs, with contrasting seasons they will fight for the pride of the northern leagues, MLS teams have started a hegemony of victories in recent seasons and this is a good opportunity for Atlas to break it.
Welcome
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Real Salt Lake vs Atlas commentary, corresponding to the Leagues Cup. The match will take place at the Rio Tinto Stadium, at 10:00 PM ET.