Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy (19) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Emeka Eneli (14) work to control the ball as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
By Associated Press

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Rafael Cabral made two saves in the final minute of regulation and Sam Junqua blocked the final attempt, preserving Real Salt Lake’s 0-0 draw with Portland on Wednesday night.

Portland nearly scored with the late push but Cabral came out to make two saves and Junqua made the final defensive stop on Omir Fernández.

Portland was coming off a 1-0 shutout win at home over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.

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Real Salt Lake midfielder Braian Ojeda (6) battles with Portland Timbers midfielder Joao Ortiz (80) for the ball as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sang the national anthem prior to the game. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Diogo Gonçalves (10) battles with Portland Timbers midfielder Cristhian Paredes (17) for the ball as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sang the national anthem prior to the game. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Diogo Gonçalves (10) and Portland Timbers midfielder David Costa (10) work to control the ball as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) kicks the ball away from Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (8) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy (19) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Emeka Eneli (14) work to control the ball as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo (72) flips the ball over the head of Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Portland Timbers midfielder Joao Ortiz (80) and Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy (19) work against Real Salt Lake forward Ariath Piol (23) for the ball as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Braian Ojeda (6) attempts a shot at the goal in a game against the Portland Timbers at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Emeka Eneli (14) heads the ball over Portland Timbers midfielder David Costa (10) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo (72) gets around Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Braian Ojeda (6) pulls on the jersey of Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy (19) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake midfielder Emeka Eneli (14) battles Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy (19) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake defender Alexandros Katranis (98) works to control the ball in a game against the Portland Timbers at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A Real Salt Lake fan stands in the south seats watching as Real Salt Lake and the Portland Timbers play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo (72) gets rolled by Portland Timbers forward Antony (11) as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo (72) gets off a header around Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo (5) toward the goal as they play at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Portland (6-3-4, 22 points) had four shots on goal and Salt Lake (4-7-2, 14 points) had one, which came in the first half.

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For RSL, young stalwart Diego Luna nearly scored on a free kick but his attempt hit the crossbar. In his previous three matches, Luna had registered four goals.

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