What a ride.
In a ridiculously entertaining match at Banc of California Stadium, Real Salt Lake overcame a 2-1 deficit, an onslaught of chances that came from every possible angle, mayhem from the stands, a tough, physical battle and a hostile crowd to beat LAFC 3-2 in the knockout round of the MLS playoffs.
Aside from the overwhelming possession and the 21 shots from the host team, Real Salt Lake survived thanks to a brace from Damir Kreilach (the second goal was magical) and a deflected shot in the 69th minute.
LAFC fans shamelessly did everything they could to disrupt the valiant workhorse Nick Rimando, as the game had to be suspended for five minutes due to trash being thrown at the 39-year-old goalkeeper after Danilo Silva scored to make it 1-1, but the heroic goalkeeper stood his ground and helped his team beat the expansion team and book a spot in the Western Conference semifinal stage against Sporting Kansas City.