SANDY, Utah – The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 at Rio Tinto Stadium on Friday evening, extending their winning streak to three and jumping to the top of the Western Conference and Supporters’ Shield standings. San Jose handed Real Salt Lake their first defeat of the season after a perfect 2-0-0 start.
Real Salt Lake would go up 1-0 moments before halftime through Rubio Rubin. A long throw in was headed towards Rubin and he proceeded to control and bicycle kick the ball goalward, beating goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski at the near post.
San Jose equalized in the 83rd minute.