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Ryan Gauld scores on extra-time PK, Whitecaps beats RSL 2-1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Ryan Gauld scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

Vancouver was awarded the penalty kick after Aaron Herrera tripped Brian White as he ran into the box. Gauld sent a shot high into the top right corner.

Ranko Veselinovic opened the scoring for Vancouver (5-7-2) in the 31st minute. Justin Meram tied it for Real Salt Lake (7-4-4) in the 52nd.

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper (55) stops Real Salt Lake's Sergio Cordova during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps' Jake Nerwinski, Cristian Gutierrez, Erik Godoy, Sebastian Berhalter, Florian Jungwirth, Leonard Owusu and Ranko Veselinovic celebrate Veselinovic's goal against Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps' Florian Jungwirth, Ranko Veselinovic and Erik Godoy, from left, celebrate Veselinovic's goal against Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Real Salt Lake's Andrew Brody, front, and Vancouver Whitecaps' Florian Jungwirth vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Real Salt Lake's Pablo Ruiz, left, and Vancouver Whitecaps' Leonard Owusu collide during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper (55) stops Real Salt Lake's Sergio Cordova during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Real Salt Lake's Justin Meram, front, Pablo Ruiz, right, and Maikel Chang celebrate Meram's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Real Salt Lake's Justin Meram (9) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper (55) as Whitecaps' Ryan Raposo (27) watches during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper (55) grabs the ball above Real Salt Lake's Sergio Cordova, second from left, and Justen Glad (15) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper celebrates after the team's win over Real Salt Lake during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper celebrates after the team's win over Real Salt Lake during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps' Ranko Veselinovic, right, and teammates celebrate his goal against Real Salt Lake during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) The Associated Press
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