Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Major League Soccer 2025-05-04 01:30 BC Place Regular Season - 11
Full Time
Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps

J. Nelson20'
T. Blackmon70'
2 - 1
Final score
Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

90'D. Luna
Team pageVancouver Whitecaps CompetitionMajor League Soccer Team pageReal Salt Lake
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 2-1.

Goals: J. Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps, 20'), T. Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps, 70'), D. Luna (Real Salt Lake, 90').

Vancouver Whitecaps had 55% possession to Real Salt Lake's 45%, with 23.00 shots to 11.00.

Rafael Cabral (Real Salt Lake) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

20'
J. NelsonNormal Goal
Vancouver Whitecaps
22'
Braian OjedaYellow Card
Real Salt Lake
46'
Out: A. PiolIn: W. Agada
Real Salt Lake
50'
Justen GladYellow Card
Real Salt Lake
59'
Zavier GozoPenalty cancelled
Real Salt Lake
62'
Diego LunaYellow Card
Real Salt Lake
62'
Out: R. Priso-MbongueIn: S. Berhalter
Vancouver Whitecaps
62'
Out: J. NelsonIn: A. Ahmed
Vancouver Whitecaps
64'
Daniel RiosYellow Card
Vancouver Whitecaps
70'
Out: B. OjedaIn: P. Ruiz
Real Salt Lake
70'
Out: A. KatranisIn: N. Caliskan
Real Salt Lake
70'
T. BlackmonNormal Goal
Vancouver Whitecaps
77'
Out: T. JohnsonIn: S. Adekugbe
Vancouver Whitecaps
77'
Out: D. RiosIn: E. Sabbi
Vancouver Whitecaps
77'
Out: D. GoncalvesIn: L. Brook
Real Salt Lake
87'
Out: P. QuintonIn: N. Palacio
Real Salt Lake
90'
D. LunaPenalty
Real Salt Lake
90+3'
Justen GladPenalty confirmed
Real Salt Lake
90+7'
Out: J. NgandoIn: J. Badwal
Vancouver Whitecaps
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Vancouver Whitecaps
Statistic
Real Salt Lake
55%
Possession
45%
23
Total Shots
11
7
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
11
Blocked Shots
4
14
Shots Inside Box
8
9
Shots Outside Box
3
9
Corners
5
1
Offsides
1
15
Fouls
10
1
Yellow Cards
3
503
Total Passes
401
440
Accurate Passes
345
87%
Pass Accuracy
86%
2
Goalkeeper Saves
5
3.07
Expected Goals (xG)
1.56
0.99
Goals Prevented
0.99
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Rafael Cabral
Real Salt Lake

Rafael Cabral

Rating 7.7 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Vancouver Whitecaps

J. Nelson

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Vancouver Whitecaps

T. Blackmon

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

4
Vancouver Whitecaps

R. Priso

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

5
Vancouver Whitecaps

P. Vite

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

6
Vancouver Whitecaps

É. Ocampo

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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MATCH ANALYSIS

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake match analysis

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