Real Salt Lake Stuns Austin FC With Third-Quarter Surge

The Turning Point

Real Salt Lake’s visit to Austin took a dramatic turn in the span of just nine minutes during the second half. The match, played on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Q2 Stadium, saw the visitors overturn an initial deficit to secure a 2-1 victory.

Austin FC, playing at home, had taken the lead early in the second half, but they could not withstand the rapid response from the Real Salt Lake attack. The final score reflected a tight contest where possession and execution in critical moments determined the outcome.

Goal Sequence

Austin FC struck first in the 52nd minute when Jorge Alastuey found the back of the net. The home crowd celebrated briefly, but the momentum shifted almost immediately. In the 55th minute, Saba Lobjanidze scored for Real Salt Lake to equalize the match at 1-1.

The decisive blow came three minutes later, in the 61st minute, when Morgan Guilavogui put the visitors ahead for good. These three goals constituted the entirety of the scoring in the match, with no further changes to the scoreboard after the 61st minute.

Statistical Highlights

The match featured solid individual performances on both sides. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni was the most active attacker, registering a total of five shots. Goalkeeper Damian Las provided stability between the posts with two saves.

Real Salt Lake responded with their own offensive pressure, as Morgan Guilavogui recorded four total shots. His performance was backed by goalkeeper Rafael, who made four saves to protect the lead.

Post-Match Records

Following the result, Austin FC’s season record now stands at 8 wins, 10 losses, and 14 draws. Real Salt Lake improves their standing to 12 wins, 6 losses, and 14 draws. The match concluded with Real Salt Lake holding the advantage, ending the night as the victors in this regular-season encounter.

Sources

ESPN