Lobjanidze, Guilavogui Lead RSL Past Austin FC 2-1 at Q2 Stadium

Second-Half Surge Decides Match

Real Salt Lake overturned a deficit to claim a 2-1 win against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. The visiting side took control of the contest in the second half, scoring two consecutive goals to secure all three points on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Key Moments Define Outcome

Austin FC opened the scoring just after the hour mark. In the 52nd minute, Jorge Alastuey found the back of the net for the home side, giving Austin FC an early advantage in the second half. The lead was short-lived, however.

Just three minutes later, Real Salt Lake responded immediately. Saba Lobjanidze equalized in the 55th minute, leveling the score and shifting momentum toward the visitors.

Real Salt Lake did not wait long to take the lead again. Morgan Guilavogui scored the go-ahead goal in the 61st minute. That strike proved to be the difference-maker, as neither team could find another way through the defenses for the remainder of the match. The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

Statistical Highlights

Austin FC’s Myrto Uzuni was the most active attacker for the home side, registering five total shots during the contest. On the defensive end, Austin FC goalkeeper Damian Las recorded two saves to keep the scoreline closer than it might have been otherwise.

For Real Salt Lake, Morgan Guilavogui was also a significant offensive threat, recording four total shots, which included his match-winning goal in the 61st minute. Real Salt Lake’s goalkeeper, Rafael, was busy in net, making four saves to preserve the narrow victory for the visiting team.

Season Records Update

The result adjusts the standing records for both clubs as they continue their campaigns. Austin FC now sits at 8-10-14 following the loss on home turf. Real Salt Lake improves its record to 12-6-14 with the road victory. The teams will look to build on these results in future fixtures.

Sources

ESPN