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Julian Gressel’s equalizer helps Vancouver Whitecaps tie Real Salt Lake, 1-1

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Julian Gresel, wearing white, of Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates

Julian Gresel (31) of Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. The game was a 1-1 draw.

Ben B. Braun, Deseret News

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Julian Gressel scored the tying goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

Gressel’s game-tying goal came in the 87th minute for the Whitecaps (9-11-7). Ryan Gauld had an assist on the goal.

Sergio Cordova scored the lone goal for RSL (10-8-8).

The Whitecaps outshot Real Salt Lake 14-13 and each team had four shots on goal.

Zac MacMath saved three of the four shots he faced for RSL. Thomas Hasal made three saves for the Whitecaps.

Both teams next play Saturday. RSL visits Dallas and the Whitecaps host Nashville.