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Dynamo Edge RSL 2-1 With Late Surge

Houston Dynamo FC secured a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Thursday. Mateusz Bogusz provided the decisive strike in the 87th minute to seal the win at Shell Energy Stadium.

Emmett Hollis

September 10, 20262 min read

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September 10, 2026

Late Decider Secures Points

Houston Dynamo FC claimed a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Shell Energy Stadium. The home side delivered the decisive runs late in the match, converting a second-half advantage into three crucial points. The result improved the Dynamo’s standing while extending the visitors' struggles on the road.

The contest featured three total goals, with the home team outscoring the visitors in the final third of the game to take control of the result.

Scoring Sequence

The match remained scoreless through the first half and into the second. In the 57th minute, Guilherme broke the deadlock to give Houston Dynamo FC a 1-0 lead. Real Salt Lake responded in the 76th minute when Saba Lobjanidze found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1.

The momentum shifted decisively in the final minutes. Mateusz Bogusz emerged as the hero in the 87th minute, scoring the winning goal to make the final tally 2-1 in favor of the Dynamo. No other goals were recorded during the 90 minutes of play.

Player Contributions

Mateusz Bogusz was instrumental in the Dynamo’s offensive effort, registering five total shots on goal throughout the match. His volume helped create the opportunities that led to the late winner. On the defensive side, Jonathan Bond made two saves for Houston.

For Real Salt Lake, Diego Luna attempted two shots, while goalkeeper Rafael was called upon to make four saves to keep the game close. These statistical lines highlight the balanced nature of the contest before the late surge.

Post-Match Records

With the win, Houston Dynamo FC improves its record to 13 wins, 4 losses, and 7 draws. Real Salt Lake’s record now stands at 8 wins, 5 losses, and 10 draws. The match concluded with the Dynamo holding the advantage in the final standings.

There were no additional stoppage-time goals or penalties recorded in the official match statistics provided. The performance underscores the importance of late-game execution for the home squad in securing the result.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761791

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Emmett Hollis

Emmett Hollis covers Howe high school sports and athletics across the area.

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