Real Salt Lake conceded in the 3rd minute when an Alan Gordon assist split the backline and Josh Gatt was able to slot the ball past Rimando. The Rapids lead 1-0.
In the 24th minute, Dominique Badji is issued a yellow card after a hard challenge on Tony Beltran that takes Beltran off the field. Badji made no attempt to play the ball as he crashed into Tony. Demar Phillips is subbed on in place of an injured Beltran.
Real went on to prove the stronger attacking side in the second half in all the stats but goals, with 16 total shots, 4 of which were on target.