The decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute, when Ran Binyamin struck for FC Dallas to secure a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake. The late goal settled a chaotic contest at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The match featured seven total goals, with the visitors ultimately prevailing in a high-scoring affair that saw both teams trade blows throughout all three periods.
Early Dallas Surge
FC Dallas took control early in the first half. Joaquín Valiente opened the scoring in the 16th minute, giving the visitors an immediate advantage. Petar Musa extended the lead just four minutes later in the 20th minute, putting the pressure on the home side.
Real Salt Lake responded before the break, with Sergi Solans finding the net in the 38th minute to cut the deficit. However, Musa struck again in the 45th minute, restoring a two-goal cushion for Dallas as the first half concluded.
RSL Fightback
The second half saw Real Salt Lake rally. Morgan Guilavogui scored in the 50th minute to bring the visitors within one goal. Diego Luna added another for the home team in the 64th minute, equalizing the match at 3-3. The tie set the stage for a potential draw, leaving the outcome uncertain heading into the final stretch of the game.
Final Whistle and Stats
With the score level, FC Dallas made the final push. Binyamin’s goal in the 90th minute proved to be the difference, securing the win for the visitors. In terms of individual performance, Petar Musa was instrumental for Dallas, recording four total shots.
For Real Salt Lake, Diego Luna also registered four total shots. On the defensive side, FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois made four saves, while Real Salt Lake keeper Rafael recorded one save. The result improves FC Dallas’s record to 9-6-5, while Real Salt Lake drops to 8-4-7.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761735
