When Real Salt Lake played FC Dallas earlier this season, a comedy of errors transpired. A conceded goal in the first minute, an injury to rookie defender Erik Holt and a red card given to Damir Kreilach. It was a difficult game that ended in a loss.
Saturday was somewhat similar, only RSL knew it would be without to key pieces of its club ahead of time. Coach Mike Petke was suspended by Major League Soccer for his conduct toward referees after Wednesday’s loss to Tigres UANL. And Albert Rusnák did not play due to what was described as a minor knee issue.