A Seven-Goal Thriller in Sandy
FC Dallas secured a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake in a high-scoring affair at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The match featured exactly seven goals, with the visitors ultimately prevailing in a contest that swung back and forth throughout the ninety minutes.
This result extends FC Dallas's record to 9-6-5, while Real Salt Lake drops to 8-4-7 following the defeat.
Dallas Takes an Early Lead
The visitors struck first to set the tone for the first half. Joaquín Valiente opened the scoring in the 16th minute for FC Dallas, giving them an early advantage. Petar Musa quickly followed with a goal of his own in the 20th minute, extending the Dallas lead to 2-0.
Real Salt Lake managed to pull one back before halftime, as Sergi Solans found the net in the 38th minute. However, Musa struck again in the 45th minute to restore the two-goal cushion and send Dallas into the break with a 3-1 lead.
Salt Lake Cuts the Deficit, Dallas Holds On
The second half saw Real Salt Lake rally. Morgan Guilavogui scored in the 50th minute to narrow the gap to 3-2. Diego Luna added another for the home side in the 64th minute, bringing the score to 3-3 and tying the game.
The match remained deadlocked until the final moments of regulation. In the 90th minute, Ran Binyamin scored the decisive goal for FC Dallas, breaking the tie and securing the 4-3 win for the visitors.
Statistical Highlights
Both teams showed offensive potency, with key players contributing significantly to the final tally. For Real Salt Lake, Diego Luna was the most active attacker, registering four total shots. Goalkeeper Rafael recorded one save during the match.
On the visiting side, Petar Musa matched Luna with four total shots, capitalizing on his opportunities to score twice. FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was instrumental in the defensive effort, posting four saves to help his team maintain possession and limit further damage from the home attack. The final whistle confirmed the 4-3 scoreline, capping a chaotic and entertaining evening of soccer.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761735
