Putna helps Real Salt Lake keep pace with Minnesota United
Posted September 27, 2020 7:00 am
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Andrew Putna made seven saves for Real Salt Lake in a scoreless draw with Minnesota United on Sunday night.
Putna denied a pair of on-point shot attempts by Emmanuel Reynoso early in the second half. Real Salt Lake was shut out for the sixth time this season, four of them draws.
Minnesota (5-5-4) maintained a point advantage over Real Salt Lake (4-4-6) in the Western Conference standings.
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) and Real Salt Lake defender Justen Glad (15) battle for the ball in front of Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Andrew Putna (51) during the second half of a MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in St. Paul, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Andrew Putna (51) makes a save as he collides with Minnesota United midfielder Marlon Hairston (94) and Real Salt Lake defender Marco Silva during the second half of a MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in St. Paul, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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As a trainer runs onto the field Minnesota United's Kei Kamara checks on Marlon Hairston (94) after he and Real Salt Lake defender Marco Silva collided near the the goal during the second half of a MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in St. Paul, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) and Real Salt Lake forward Sam Johnson (50) battle for the ball during the second half of a MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in St. Paul, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) reacts to the horn sounding at the end of the MLS soccer match against Real Salt Lake, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in St. Paul, Minn. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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