With their backs to the wall against a much more hyped Atlanta United team, Real Salt Lake pulled off a massive win, beating the defending MLS Cup champions 2-1 with a stoppage time Jefferson Savarino goal.
RSL dominated for much of the match, with the final 15 minutes being the sole exception — that being the point in which RSL conceded a classic Josef Martinez goal.
The 15th minute saw the first real opportunity for Atlanta United, with Josef Martinez nearly catching Nick Rimando out at the top of the box; a last-ditch clearance sent the ball out to Rimando’s left, and an ensuing shot was sent well wide of goal.