In an exciting defensive battle, it was Sounders FC’s enforcer who helped wrestle Wednesday’s playoff match loose for Seattle.
Gustav Svensson, known for his grit in the midfield, added finesse in the box to his lore with a score in the 64th minute against Real Salt Lake.
The play, a header from a corner-kick assist from Nico Lodeiro, helped propel Seattle to a 2-0 win at CenturyLink Field.
Lodeiro added a goal of his own in the 81st minute, ripping off his jersey and sprinting around the field in celebration. He was shown a yellow card for the celebration, but didn’t care.