The Vancouver Whitecaps (12W-9L-5D) continue to climb the MLS Western Conference standings.
They got past Real Salt Lake (10W-14L-5D) 3-2 at BC Place on Saturday night.
After the important win, Vancouver has 41 points, one behind Seattle Sounders FC and three behind Portland Timbers.
Cristian Techera, Kendall Waston, and Yordy Reyna provided the scoring for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Moreover, Jake Nerwinski and Bernie Ibini each finished with a pair of assists.
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Techera was once again the spark early on generating a couple of quality scoring opportunities.
He persisted and cracked open the scoring in the 29th minute. He finished a low cross by Nerwinski cross with his right foot after rushing down the right side.
In the 37th minute, the ‘Caps caught a bad break when Chris Wingert’s shot was initially saved by David Ousted but made it’s way across.
Both teams headed into the half tied at 1-1 and Vancouver regained the lead early once again.
Waston finished with his left foot after Tim Parker headed a Yordy Reyna free kick off the far post.
The Whitecaps would widen the gap off the leg of Yordy Reyna. In the 64th minute, Ibini fired the ball across the front of the goal that made contact with Reyna’s head.
RSL would get one more goal late in the game but Vancouver would hold on for the win.
Upcoming Games
An extended homestand sees the Whitecaps back in action on Wednesday against Minnesota United FC. Moreover, they hosting Columbus Crew SC on Saturday, September 16th, 2017.
