In an intense match held at the Energizer Park, Real Salt Lake and St. Louis City played to a 2-2 draw in Week 32 of the MLS. Victor Olatunji of Real Salt Lake emerged as the standout player by netting two goals, putting his team ahead at the 16th minute and again at the 31st minute of the first half.
However, St. Louis City fought back with relentless determination. Eduard Löwen initiated their comeback by converting a penalty kick in the 41st minute. Just before full time, João Klauss secured the equalizer with a powerful header, fixing the final score at 2-2.
Throughout the match, Real Salt Lake exhibited attacking vigor with a total of 9 shots on goal, including 3 that hit the post. Despite having more attempts, they could not clinch a victory against a disciplined St. Louis City side.
João Klauss was a key figure for St. Louis City, contributing significantly with 1 goal and 8 shots at the opponent’s goal. Likewise, Olatunji’s impressive performance included 2 goals and 3 attempts at scoring.
St. Louis City coach David Critchley deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Roman Bürki in goal, supported by defenders Tomas Totland, Kyle Hiebert, Fallou Fall, and Conrad Wallem. The midfield featured Eduard Löwen, Chris Durkin, and Marcel Hartel, while Jeong Sangbin, João Klauss, and Mykhi Joyner led the attack.
On the other hand, Real Salt Lake, managed by Pablo Mastroeni, utilized a 4-5-1 formation with Rafael Cabral as goalkeeper. The defense was reinforced by DeAndre Yedlin, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, and Samuel Junqua. In midfield, they fielded Noel Caliskan, Braian Ojeda, Zavier Gozo, Diego Luna, and Diogo Gonçalves, with Victor Olatunji leading the frontline.
The match referee was Armando Villarreal.
St. Louis City Substitutions
64’ 2T – Jeong Sangbin off for Brendan McSorley, Diego Luna off for Rwan Cruz
71’ 2T – Mykhi Joyner off for Tomás Ostrák
82’ 2T – Eduard Löwen off for Simon Becher, Tomas Totland off for Devin Padelford, Chris Durkin off for Alfredo Morales
Yellow Cards for St. Louis City:
20’ 1T – Chris Durkin (Unsporting behavior), 34’ 2T – Fallou Fall (Holding an opponent to prevent advance)
Real Salt Lake Substitutions
81’ 2T – Noel Caliskan off for Emeka Eneli, Victor Olatunji off for William Agada
86’ 2T – Zavier Gozo off for Philip Quinton
Yellow Cards for Real Salt Lake:
23’ 1T – Diego Luna (Unsporting behavior), 28’ 2T – Justen Glad (Holding an opponent to prevent advance), 39’ 2T – DeAndre Yedlin (Delaying the game)