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Albert Rusnák Buries Shot To Give Real Salt Lake Early Lead Over LA Galaxy

Jul 21, 2021, 8:33 PM

Albert Rusnak #11 of Real Salt Lake...

Albert Rusnak #11 of Real Salt Lake dribbles the ball while Chase Gasper #77 of Minnesota United defends in the first half of the game at Allianz Field on April 24, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. Real Salt Lake defeated Minnesota 2-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Real Salt Lake midfielder Albert Rusnák connected from short range to give the home team an early lead over the LA Galaxy.

RSL hosted the Galaxy at Rio Tinto Stadium on Wednesday, July 21.

During the ninth minute of action. Real Salt Lake’s Aaron Herrera attacked the LA’s defense.

Herrera sent the ball into the box for a beautiful setup to Rusnák.

Rusnák buried the ball into the back of the net and gave RSL a 1-0 lead.

The score was Rusnák’s third goal of the season and his 33rd score as a member of Real Salt Lake.

Rusnák entered the match with two goals, five shots on goal, and two assists in 12 games for Real Salt Lake in 2021.

RSL’s match against the Galaxy is broadcast on the KSL Sports app and on sports.ksl.com.

The KSL Sports app is available on iOS and Android.

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Albert Rusnák Buries Shot To Give Real Salt Lake Early Lead Over LA Galaxy