SANDY, Utah (Florida Sports Wire) – Orlando City SC (9-6-7, 34 points) were defeated by Real Salt Lake (9-7-6, 33 points) on Saturday night by a 4-0 scoreline. City came into the match riding a four-game unbeaten streak, including recent back-to-back wins at home.
City will look to turn the tides as they are set to take on their rivals to the North in Atlanta United FC on Saturday, July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The two sides faced off earlier this season, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw at Exploria Stadium.
The home side struck first in the match, off a set piece on the right side. Pablo Ruiz sent an inswinging ball into the box that found Chicho on the back of his defender, heading the ball in for the opener.
RSL extended its lead to two goals just before the halftime break off a corner kick that was initially deflected by an Orlando City defender. However the ball fell to the head of Justen Glad, who beat Pedro Gallese on the redirect.
RSL scored their third with Bryan Oviedo and Andrew Brody building up play along the left flank and sending a ball to the back post. Jefferson Savarino was there, brought the ball down with his chest and struck the ball into the back of the net.
Anderson Julio found the fourth goal of the night with Ruiz threading the ball through the backline to him and Julio then being able to take a touch, turn and complete the finish.
The Lions will remain on the road, turning their attention to next week’s rivalry match at Atlanta United FC. The match against the Five Stripes will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and will air on both FS1 and free on MLS Season Pass.
