Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 victory over Austin on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. Saba Lobjanidze and Morgan Guilavogui both scored within six minutes of each other to lead the win, according to a report published October 28.
Jorge Alastuey opened the scoring for Austin in the 52nd minute with a long-distance shot that passed diving goalkeeper Rafael Cabral. Three minutes later, Saba Lobjanidze tied the match at 1-1 with a bending shot into the corner of the goal.
Morgan Guilavogui scored the decisive go-ahead goal in the 61st minute. The goal followed an individual effort by Sergi Solans, who provided a well-timed pass that left Guilavogui open for a breakaway.
The win moves Real Salt Lake to a record of 12-14-6, leaving the team two points behind ninth-place LA Galaxy. The club has now extended its unbeaten streak to four games.
Austin's record following the match is 8-14-10, and the result officially eliminated the team from playoff contention.
Real Salt Lake is scheduled to play at San Jose on Saturday. Austin is scheduled to play at the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
