Real Salt Lake Falls to Tigres UANL in Penalty Shootout
Real Salt Lake (RSL) competed in a match against LIGA MX side Tigres UANL, which ultimately resulted in a shootout loss for RSL. Pablo Ruiz scored RSL's only goal during regulation time, leveling the match at 1-1. Despite a hard-fought…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 5, 2026 —
Real Salt Lake (RSL) was eliminated from competition after a penalty shootout loss to LIGA MX club Tigres UANL. The match concluded with Tigres UANL advancing after RSL was unable to convert a crucial penalty kick.
The contest saw RSL score its sole goal during regulation time. Pablo Ruiz found the back of the net, bringing the score to 1-1 and forcing the match into a decisive penalty shootout. Both teams’ goalkeepers delivered strong performances throughout the game, contributing to the tight scoreline.
Ultimately, the outcome of the match was determined from the penalty spot. A missed penalty by RSL’s Zach Booth proved to be the deciding factor, leading to the team’s defeat and exit from the competition.
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