Dallas Rallies for 4-3 Win Over Real Salt Lake

Seven-Goal Thriller in Sandy

FC Dallas captured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. The match featured exactly seven goals, showcasing a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The visiting Texans managed to pull away from a deficit to secure the win, ending a competitive regular-season matchup in their favor.

Goal Scoring Sequence

The scoring began in the 16th minute when Joaquín Valiente opened the scoring for FC Dallas. Petar Musa extended the lead for Dallas in the 20th minute. Real Salt Lake responded through Sergi Solans in the 38th minute, but Musa struck again in the 45th minute to give Dallas a 3-1 lead at halftime.

The second half saw Salt Lake rally, with Morgan Guilavogui scoring in the 50th minute and Diego Luna adding a goal in the 64th minute to complete the comeback and put the home side ahead 3-2. However, the match was ultimately decided in the 90th minute when Ran Binyamin scored the winning goal for FC Dallas.

Statistical Highlights

The final records stand at 8-4-7 for Real Salt Lake and 9-6-5 for FC Dallas. In terms of individual performances, Petar Musa was a standout for Dallas, registering four total shots in the match. For the home side, Diego Luna also recorded four total shots.

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois made four saves for FC Dallas, while Real Salt Lake’s Rafael recorded one save. The match concluded with Dallas taking the points, highlighting a resilient performance from the visiting team in Utah.

This result reflects the competitive nature of the league, with both teams demonstrating offensive capability throughout the 90 minutes. The final score of 4-3 stands as the definitive result of the encounter at America First Field.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761735