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Bobby Wood Strikes, Lifts Real Salt Lake Over Sporting Kansas City

Nov 28, 2021, 3:15 PM | Updated: 3:28 pm

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Bobby Wood #7 of Real Salt Lake reacts after scoring in the final minute during the Major League Soccer Playoff game against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park on November 28, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY – Real Salt Lake forward Bobby Wood broke the hearts of Sporting Kansas City with a game-winning goal late in the match.

Sporting KC hosted RSL at Children’s Mercy Park for the Western Conference Semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday, November 28.

During the 91st minute of the match, Wood connected on a kick inside the box.

The goal gave RSL a 2-1 lead, its first advantage of the match.

It was Wood’s third goal of the season.

He entered the match with two goals, one assist, 19 shots, and six shots on goal in 2021.

After another minute of action, the final whistle blew and the Real Salt Lake advanced to the Western Conference Final with a 2-1 victory.

Real Salt Lake will face the Portland Timbers for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs Final.

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