Real Salt Lake attacker Bobby Wood leaps over Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen during the game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
By Associated Press

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Bobby Wood scored soon after a two-hour lightning delay and Zac MacMath made it stand up with five saves as Real Salt Lake earned a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders at snowy Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday.

Wood’s game-winner came in the 46th minute after the weather delay halted play with two minutes left before halftime.

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Real Salt Lake fans react to a call during the game against Seattle Sounders FC at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake attacker Bobby Wood leaps over Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen during the game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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The game between the Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC is delayed due to severe weather at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz and Seattle Sounders FC defender Zavier Arreaga go for a header at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Joao Paulo and Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz hit the turf during the game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake attacker Bobby Wood hits the turf as he rushes between Seattle Sounders FC defenders Abdoulaye Cissoko and Jackson Ragen during the game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Maikel Chang moves the ball around Seattle Sounders FC defender Abdoulaye Cissoko at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz takes a shot on goal during the game against Seattle Sounders FC at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz squeezes off a shot on goal ahead of Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Reed Baker-Whiting during the game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz reacts after missing a shot on goal during the game against Seattle Sounders FC at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Andrew Brody hits the turf after passing by Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Joao Paulo and defender Abdoulaye Cissoko during the game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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The game between the Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC is delayed due to severe weather at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC players take the field at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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The game between the Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC is delayed due to severe weather at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC players take the field at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, March 5, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

RSL (1-0-1) outshot the Sounders (0-2-0) 13-8.

MacMath saved all five shots on goal he faced for RSL. Stefan Frei saved four of the five shots he faced for the Sounders.

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These teams take to the pitch again on Mar. 13, with RSL visiting the New England Revolution while the Sounders host the LA Galaxy.

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