Kreilach Converts Corner, Doubles RSL’s Lead Over Timbers

Oct 14, 2020, 8:18 PM | Updated: 9:36 pm

Damir Kreilach - Real Salt Lake - Portland Timbers...

Real Salt Lake midfielder Damir Kreilach (8) celebrates a goal as RSL and Portland play an MLS soccer game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Courtesy of Deseret News)

(Courtesy of Deseret News)

BY KYLE IRELAND, KSL SPORTS

KSL Sports

SANDY, Utah – Midfielder Damir Kreilach converted a corner kick to double Real Salt Lake’s advantage over the Portland Timbers.

RSL hosted Portland at Rio Tinto Stadium on Wednesday, October 14.

In the 26th minute of the match, Portland failed to account for Kreilach on an RSL corner kick.

The Real Salt Lake midfielder made the most of the Timbers’ mistake and rocketed a shot into the goal.

Dami doing what Dami does best. 😏 #RSL goes up 2-0 in the 26th minute. #RSLonKSL pic.twitter.com/6tAWPo1cOs

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 15, 2020

It was Kreilach’s 8th goal of the 2020 season.

He entered the match with 33 shots, including 15 shots on goal.

Damir you beautiful man you pic.twitter.com/EC8iaxuCV5

— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) October 15, 2020

Kreilach has played more than 1,300 minutes for RSL over 16 matches this year.

The match between the Timbers and Real Salt Lake is broadcast on the KSL TV app and online at KSLSports.com.

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