Major League Soccer Regular season

San Diego 2 - 2 FT Real Salt Lake

Snapdragon Stadium

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Verdict Futmetrix
100
FT
dim. 22 mars
English
San Diego
2-2
Real Salt Lake
⚡ Intensité 100
⚖️ Équilibre 80
🏆 Enjeu 50
🎲 Surprise 68
Late drama ensures this tie remains alive.

First Leg Fireworks Leave Tie on a Knife Edge

À ne pas manquer Score Futmetrix: 100/100. A breathless 2-2 draw featuring overturned penalties, a dramatic late equalizer, and a red card perfectly sets up a winner-takes-all second leg.

Early Shocks and Swift Replies

A sky-high Intensity defined the opening exchanges at Snapdragon Stadium as both sides hunted an early advantage in this crucial first leg. Fueled by a raucous home crowd, the hosts pushed high, but Real Salt Lake thought they had earned a golden opportunity in the seventh minute. The referee pointed to the spot after a challenge on Zavier Gozo, only for VAR to intervene and wave away the penalty. Unfazed by the reversal, the visitors broke the deadlock just ten minutes later. S. Solans fired a brilliant strike past the goalkeeper following a sharp, defense-splitting pass from J. Sanabria. Despite falling behind early, San Diego controlled possession with 58% of the ball and patiently probed for weaknesses. Their methodical approach paid dividends in the 27th minute when M. Ingvartsen found the back of the net, ensuring the teams headed into the halftime break locked on level terms.

VAR Drama and Shifting Momentum

A fluctuating Balance metric tells the story of a breathless second half that saw the tactical script torn apart. San Diego snatched the momentum in the 56th minute when A. Dreyer unleashed a clinical finish, sending the home supporters into an absolute frenzy. Smelling blood in the water, they nearly put the tie out of reach shortly after when Luca Bombino went down inside the penalty area. However, VAR intervened for a second time to overturn the decision, denying the hosts a chance to double their lead. That crucial reprieve proved vital for the visitors. Despite seeing less of the ball, Real Salt Lake consistently bypassed the midfield press to generate highly dangerous chances. They ultimately racked up a staggering 21 total shots and an impressive 3.04 expected goals, turning the middle portion of the match into a sprawling, end-to-end track meet.

A Costly Red and Late Heroics

Driven by massive elimination Stakes ahead of the second leg on April 19th, the away side's relentless offensive pressure finally cracked the exhausted home defense. Super sub V. Olatunji, who was brought on to salvage the match, provided the dramatic breakthrough in the 85th minute, leveling the score and completely altering the complexion of the tie. The late equalizer visibly rattled the San Diego backline, whose boiling frustrations culminated in Christopher McVey being shown a straight red card for a reckless defensive foul in the 89th minute. Forced to survive the frantic final moments of stoppage time down a man, the hosts desperately clung to the 2-2 draw. The final whistle leaves this tie perfectly poised for a brutal, winner-takes-all conclusion when these two ambitious squads clash again in Utah.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Christopher McVey impact the match?

Occurring in the 89th minute, the dismissal forced San Diego into a desperate defensive block to survive stoppage time and preserve the 2-2 draw.

How did VAR change this match?

VAR intervened twice to cancel penalties—first denying Real Salt Lake in the 7th minute, and later wiping out a San Diego spot-kick in the 61st.

Did San Diego deserve the late equalizer?

Actually, Real Salt Lake scored the late equalizer through V. Olatunji. Based on their massive 3.04 expected goals and 21 total shots, they entirely deserved it.

Qu'est-ce que le Futmetrix Score ?

Le Futmetrix Score est notre verdict de 0 a 100 sur le spectacle d'un match. On regarde l'intensite, l'equilibre, les enjeux et les stars pour vous dire si ca vaut le coup.

Statistiques du Match

Possession
58%
42%
San Diego 58%
Real Salt Lake 42%
Tirs
13
21
San Diego 13
Real Salt Lake 21
Tirs Cadrés
5
8
San Diego 5
Real Salt Lake 8
Buts Attendus (xG)
1.51
3.04
San Diego 1.51
Real Salt Lake 3.04
Passes
575
403
San Diego 575
Real Salt Lake 403
Précision Passes
87%
84%
San Diego 87%
Real Salt Lake 84%
Corners
7
8
San Diego 7
Real Salt Lake 8
Fautes
15
12
San Diego 15
Real Salt Lake 12
Cartons Jaunes
3
2
San Diego 3
Real Salt Lake 2
Cartons Rouges
1
0
San Diego 1
Real Salt Lake 0

Événements du Match

Zavier Gozo 7'
S. Solans (J. Sanabria) 17'
27' M. Ingvartsen
Noel Caliskan 🟨 40'
HT
A. Hezarkhani D. Luna 🔄 46'
Griffin Dillon 🟨 49'
56' A. Dreyer
61' Luca Bombino
63' 🔄 D. Vazquez A. Godoy
63' 🔄 O. Verhoeven W. Eisner
G. Dillon S. Spierings 🔄 67'
S. Solans V. Olatunji 🔄 67'
74' 🔄 A. Pellegrino L. Morgan
V. Olatunji 85'
87' 🟨 Aníbal Godoy
90'+1 🔄 O. Valakari O. Soe
FT

Cartes des Joueurs

Notre avis sur chaque joueur de ce match

San Diego

Gardiens
D. Ferree
MAGNET
AIMANT
51
Activité
51
Activité
51
Passes
0
Duels
Défenseurs
O. Verhoeven
SHIELD
BOUCLIER
3
Contres
3
Contres
0
Interceptions
0
Tacles
C. McVey
FRIENDLY FIRE
TIR ALLIÉ
Carton rouge
Erreur
Carton rouge
Erreur
1
Fautes
6.2
Note
M. Duah
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Bombino
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Milieux
O. Valakari
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fautes Subies
4
Fautes Subies
5
Duels Gagnés
0
Pénaltys Obtenus
J. Tverskov
MAGNET
AIMANT
103
Activité
103
Activité
93
Passes
10
Duels
D. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
63
Min. Totales
63
Entrée
Attaquants
A. Dreyer
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Buts
2
Tirs
M. Ingvartsen
FINISHER
FINISSEUR
1
Buts
1
Buts
3
Tirs
7.2
Note
A. Pellegrino
PROVIDER
FOURNISSEUR
1
Passes D.
1
Passes D.
3
Passes Clés
6.9
Note
BANC
P. Sisniega
SPECTATOR
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
O. Soe
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
1
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
W. Eisner
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
27
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
A. Godoy
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
27
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
B. Duke
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Morgan
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
16
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
A. Saidi
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
A. Mighten
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée

Real Salt Lake

Gardiens
Rafael Cabral
MAGNET
AIMANT
41
Activité
41
Activité
41
Passes
0
Duels
Défenseurs
P. Quinton
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Glad
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Engel
SHIELD
BOUCLIER
4
Contres
4
Contres
2
Interceptions
2
Tacles
Milieux
Z. Gozo
ENFORCER
EXÉCUTEUR
6
Tacles
6
Tacles
10
Duels Gagnés
77%
Victoire %
N. Caliskan
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
G. Dillon
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
67
Min. Totales
67
Entrée
J. Sanabria
PROVIDER
FOURNISSEUR
1
Passes D.
1
Passes D.
2
Passes Clés
7.2
Note
Attaquants
A. Hezarkhani
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
46
Entrée
M. Guilavogui
PROVIDER
FOURNISSEUR
1
Passes D.
1
Passes D.
2
Passes Clés
7.9
Note
S. Solans
FINISHER
FINISSEUR
1
Buts
1
Buts
3
Tirs
7.2
Note
BANC
M. Stajduhar
SPECTATOR
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
A. Katranis
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Junqua
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
D. Luna
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECTE
5
Passes Clés
5
Passes Clés
0
Passes D.
24%
Préc. Passe
S. Spierings
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
23
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Moisa
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
D. Marczuk
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Barea
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
V. Olatunji
CLUTCH HERO
HÉROS DÉCISIF
85
Min. du But
85
Min. du But
But
Impact
8.2
Note

Confrontations

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
26/04/2025 San Diego 1 - 3 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
09/03/2025 Real Salt Lake 1 - 3 San Diego Major League Soccer Rio Tinto Stadium
26/04/2025
Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
09/03/2025
Major League Soccer Rio Tinto Stadium
San Diego Win
Real Salt Lake Win
Draw