Plata, Real Salt Lake capitalize on Rapids miscue, win 1-0

Posted April 10, 2016 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Real Salt Lake forward Joao Plata (10) competes for the ball with Colorado Rapids defender Eric Miller (3) during an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Sandy, Utah. (Jeffrey D. Allread/Deseret News via AP) The Associated Press

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Joao Plata found an empty net late in the match to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 win over Colorado on Saturday night.

Javier Morales lofted a long feed from just behind midfield to a streaking Plata. Colorado defender Alex Sjoberg and goalkeeper Zac MacMath, who charged out of the box, got tangled up and Plata slipped behind them before tapping the winning goal into the back of the net in the 72nd minute.

Nick Rimando had five saves, including diving stop of a shot by Luis Solignac from just minutes before Plata's winner, for his first shutout of the season.

Real Salt Lake (3-0-2) moved within a point of MLS-leading Sporting KC.

Plata has four goals, tied for the most in MLS, and three assists this season.

Colorado (2-2-1), which has scored just three goals this season, had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped.

Real Salt Lake defender Tony Beltran (2) leaps over Colorado Rapids defender Marc Burch (4) during an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Sandy, Utah. (Jeffrey D. Allread/Deseret News via AP) The Associated Press

Colorado Rapids defender Bobby Burling, right, and Real Salt Lake forward Yura Movsisyan go for a head ball during an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Sandy, Utah. (Jeffrey D. Allread/Deseret News via AP) The Associated Press

Article Comments

Article Categories
Content Providers MLS Pro Sports Soccer Sports Sports Leagues Sports Types

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.