Albert Rusnák Pulls One Back For Real Salt Lake Against Portland Timbers
Aug 7, 2021, 9:29 PM
Albert Rusnak #11 of Real Salt Lake looks on in the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on August 29, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Albert Rusnák gave Real Salt Lake its first goal against the Portland Timbers and helped the Claret and Cobalt pull within one goal.
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The Timbers hosted RSL at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, August 7.
In the 40th minute of action, Rusnák buried a shot with his left foot.
The midfielder’s goal cut Portland’s lead to 2-1.
Albert Rusnák pulls one back for @realsaltlake in the 40th minute.
2-1 @TimbersFC lead#RSL #RSLonKSLpic.twitter.com/3xdg4XCcde
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 8, 2021
It was Rusnák’s fourth goal of the 2021 regular season.
The RSL captain entered the match with three goals, four assists, 27 shots, and nine shots on goal this season.
Rusnák has played in 17 matches for Real Salt Lake in 2021.
Real Salt Lake fell behind 1-0 during the 10th minute of play when Dairon Asprilla converted a penalty kick for the Timbers.
Dairon Asprilla converts the penalty to give @TimbersFC a 1-0 lead over @realsaltlake in the 10th minute.#RSL #RSLonKSLpic.twitter.com/emeDqTpR3U
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 8, 2021
Portland extended its advantage with a goal by Yimmi Chará in the 29th minute.
Yimmi Chará makes it 2-0 @TimbersFC over @realsaltlake in the 29th minute. #RSL #RSLonKSLpic.twitter.com/bmWuMLEvfo
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 8, 2021
The match between RSL and Portland is broadcast on the KSL Sports app and online at KSLSports.com.
