The New England Revolution suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. After coming off a 5-0 victory against FC Montreal, the Revolution could not replicate their offensive success in this match. Real Salt Lake capitalized on goals on either side of halftime, leaving the Revolution with few offensive chances. Despite being just 2 points below the playoff line, the Revolution’s lackluster performance raised doubts about their postseason prospects.
Carles Gil, who needed two assists to equal a club record, was unable to deliver on the night. A crucial mistake by Revolution goalie Aljaz Ivacic allowed Anderson Julio to score in first-half stoppage time, while Philip Quinton added another goal in the 56th minute. The Revolution’s limited attempts included a missed header by Xavier Arreaga and Giacomo Vrioni hitting the post on a breakaway.
This defeat marked the Revolution’s first loss to Real Salt Lake since 2007. With a record of 8-15-2 and 26 points, the Revolution face an uphill battle as they try to secure a spot in the playoffs. The team will need to regroup and focus on improving their offensive efficiency in the upcoming matches to strengthen their postseason chances.
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