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Match Timeline

Match ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Real Salt Lake 0.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Good 🇨🇦 lad @BrettLevis on first start: "It wasn’t until I was walking out to the pitch and we were standing there… https://t.co/0QRQ71vnsC
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Davies, Blondell combine to seal ‘Caps win after going down to 10 men REPORT: https://t.co/yBa9aFl5IN https://t.co/cwM7pt2y3v
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
Thanks for the support in 🇨🇦 tonight! https://t.co/J2NX1lQoUV
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Thank you, fans!! 👏 #HereWeCome #VWFC https://t.co/RD87C6CqL3
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Major League Soccer@MLS
The speed of @AlphonsoDavies 🔥 #VANvRSL https://t.co/B0v1ggdOiF
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
There were 5 corners in today's match, which means $500 was donated to The United Way as part of McMillan Corners for Kids.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Highlights from tonight's win over Real Salt Lake. #VWFC https://t.co/KSEoCWiGGH
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Congrats to Anthony Blondell, your #BUDMOTM! https://t.co/1jHOodTLM4
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Stefan Marinovic made 5 saves in tonight's match, which means you save $5 at Pharmasave! https://t.co/4JorPsCuGN
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
And that's the whistle in Vancouver. https://t.co/Lw60OEMmpJ
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
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Major League Soccer@MLS
FT: @WhitecapsFC pull away late: https://t.co/U247Wgcww7 #VANvRSL https://t.co/G5pRqoWXON
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HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Real Salt Lake | April 27, 2018
RED CARD: Cristian Techera takes his shirt off for his second yellow
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Real Salt Lake 0.
90'+7'
Attempt missed. Ricky Lopez-Espin (Real Salt Lake) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brooks Lennon with a cross.
90'+7'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sean Franklin tries a through ball, but Bernie Ibini-Isei is caught offside.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
3 points in the bag 😄 #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/gs1n4vRMrZ
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SAVE: Nick Rimando diving save to stop Kendall Waston header
90'+6'
Foul by Ricky Lopez-Espin (Real Salt Lake).
90'+6'
Nicolás Mezquida (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+6'
Foul by Alphonso Davies (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
90'+6'
Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
90'+5'
D
Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card.
90'+4'
Stoppage in match Alphonso Davies (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) because of an injury.
90'+3'
M
Sebastián Saucedo
D
#13
Nick Besler
90'+1'
Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+1'
Foul by Bernie Ibini-Isei (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
90'+1'
G
Stefan Marinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card.
90'
Foul by Bernie Ibini-Isei (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
90'
Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
6 minutes added time.
89'
Attempt missed. Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joao Plata.
88'
Attempt blocked. Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joao Plata.
PK FOUL: Nick Besler takes down Nicolas Mezquida in the box
SAVE: Nick Rimando fights off a bouncing volley
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Blondell makes it 2-0!!!!! #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/xHxis3sDeM
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86'
F
Bernie Ibini-Isei
F
Anthony Blondell
85'
Attempt missed. Pablo Ruiz (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
84'
Attempt blocked. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
84'
Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Russell Teibert.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
75' GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!! The Bug converts the PK!!!!! VAN 1-0 RSL https://t.co/xuLyDmHj5o
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
Techera celebrates the PK, but is sent off with his second 📒 Vancouver now down to 10 men. #VANvRSL https://t.co/iQOQKWGd1b
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83'
Hand ball by Anthony Blondell (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
82'
Attempt missed. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brooks Lennon with a cross.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
FLY BABY FLY!!!! @ABlondell17 #HereWeCome #VWFC https://t.co/j1m1zHp9Qe
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81'
Attempt saved. Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolás Mezquida with a cross.
81'
Nicolás Mezquida (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
81'
Foul by Joao Plata (Real Salt Lake).
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Techera, spot on. https://t.co/QMjxbNbKzz
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Major League Soccer@MLS
Davies sets it up, Blondell finishes it. 2-0 @WhitecapsFC! #VANvRSL https://t.co/u9NBe9VKEG
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLL!!! Blondell scores his first @MLS goal! 'Caps lead 2-0! https://t.co/eO4bJ53q7s
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Techera is show RED after receiving a second yellow for taking his shirt off.
79'
2 - 0
F
GOAL: Anthony Blondell
Goals this Season: 1
76'
M
Cristian Techera (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the red card.
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
After a head-to-head collision, Corey Baird subs out and Ricky Lopez-Espin makes his MLS debut. https://t.co/TkYrHjZmiH
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
75' GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!! The Bug converts the PK!!!!! VAN 1-0 RSL https://t.co/OcaUhN2SZ5
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75'
1 - 0
M
GOAL: Cristian Techera (PK)
Goals this Season: 1
74'
Penalty Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Nicolás Mezquida draws a foul in the penalty area.
74'
Penalty conceded by Nick Besler (Real Salt Lake) after a foul in the penalty area.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
74' 'Caps win a PENALTY!
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
After a head-to-head collusion, Corey Baird subs out and Ricky Lopez-Espin makes his MLS debut. https://t.co/xpSTSg6yUn
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73'
Attempt missed. Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Joao Plata.
72'
Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
72'
Foul by Cristian Techera (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Vote for your #BUDMOTM using one of the hashtags below: #Blondell9 #Marinovic1 #Franklin3 #Ghazal66
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Ghazal hits one but it's palmed away by Rimando #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/lKrLPS6S25
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72'
M
Cristian Techera (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card.
71'
Attempt blocked. Brek Shea (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
71'
Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Nick Rimando.
71'
Attempt saved. Aly Ghazal (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
SAVE: Stefan Marinovic crucial leaping save denies Joao Plata
BLOCK: Nick Besler denies Anthony Blondell header
69'
Attempt missed. Anthony Blondell (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alphonso Davies.
68'
F
Ricky Lopez-Espin
F
Corey Baird
67'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Cristian Techera tries a through ball, but Anthony Blondell is caught offside.
65'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
65'
Stoppage in match Corey Baird (Real Salt Lake) because of an injury.
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
😬😬😬 https://t.co/9TTzJnf4tu
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64'
Foul by Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
64'
Corey Baird (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
62' 🇨🇦 🔄 🇨🇦Davies comes on for Levis. #VWFC #VANvRSL
63'
Hand ball by Brooks Lennon (Real Salt Lake).
Major League Soccer@MLS
How?! @BrekShea with the crossbar/post combo. #VANvRSL https://t.co/djPnrGqCCV
62'
M
#67
Alphonso Davies
D
Brett Levis
61'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brett Levis tries a through ball, but Cristian Techera is caught offside.
61'
Brek Shea (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Sean Franklin.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
So Close!!! #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/w3J5l320oi
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59'
Foul by Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake).
59'
Brett Levis (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
58'
Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
58'
Foul by Nicolás Mezquida (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
56'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
First #VWFC sub: Mezquida on for Mutch.
56'
M
#20
Nicolás Mezquida
M
Jordon Mutch
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
53' Plata strikes but Stef gathers comfortably. #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/OWLitShQkM
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Major League Soccer@MLS
Who scores first? #VANvRSL
54'
Attempt missed. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Damir Kreilach.
54'
Stoppage in match Jordon Mutch (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) because of an injury.
53'
Attempt saved. Joao Plata (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Pablo Ruiz.
52'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Cristian Techera tries a through ball, but Anthony Blondell is caught offside.
51'
Foul by Sean Franklin (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
51'
Joao Plata (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Russell Teibert tries a through ball, but Brek Shea is caught offside.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
48' 'Caps on the offensive early in the 2nd half. #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/W583OivGkJ
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48'
Attempt saved. Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brooks Lennon.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
2nd half is underway. Watch TSN 1/4, listen TSN 1040 #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/HyQ4a7qbnX
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46'
Foul by Anthony Blondell (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
46'
Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Second Half begins Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Real Salt Lake 0.
45'
Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Stefan Marinovic.
45'
Attempt saved. Joao Plata (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
HT: 0-0 at the break. #VWFC #VANvRSL
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
45' Fingertips! 👐 #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/VJ2EnGWemw
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Major League Soccer@MLS
HT: No goals after 45 in Vancouver: https://t.co/N2idXEo9Oz #VANvRSL https://t.co/gcPrHAmMd9
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
In this for the 3 points. https://t.co/WKr6f5sKfL
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
So close by Plata! Last opportunity before the half. #VANvRSL https://t.co/BWrGquNpuV
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45'
First Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Real Salt Lake 0.
42'
Attempt missed. Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
41'
Attempt missed. Cristian Techera (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Anthony Blondell.
40'
Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Justen Glad.
38'
Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Nick Besler.
36'
Corner, Real Salt Lake. Conceded by Kendall Waston.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
33' Mutch got pace. #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/L0ys14YIzl
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33'
Foul by Anthony Blondell (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
33'
Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
32'
Attempt missed. Jordon Mutch (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Techera.
31'
Anthony Blondell (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
31'
Foul by Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake).
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
0-0 at the 30th minute. Blondell wins a free kick down the right hand side. #VWFC #VANvRSL
30'
Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30'
Foul by Jordon Mutch (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
Another angle 📹 https://t.co/aqv6d3d17u
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26'
Attempt missed. Russell Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
26'
Attempt blocked. Cristian Techera (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
26'
Attempt blocked. Anthony Blondell (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Brek Shea.
25'
Brett Levis (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
25'
Foul by Corey Baird (Real Salt Lake).
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
Cap' takes a chance. #VANvRSL https://t.co/FhgrocW5Wu
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24'
Attempt missed. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Albert Rusnák.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Soooo close to a @realsaltlake opening goal. #VANvRSL https://t.co/5wcwieE1XD
23'
Attempt saved. Jefferson Savarino (Real Salt Lake) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
23'
Corey Baird (Real Salt Lake) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Damir Kreilach.
OFF THE BAR: Corey Baird curls a beauty off the frame
20'
Attempt missed. Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Pablo Ruiz with a headed pass.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Blondell on the breakaway after a great ball from Mutch! #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/wHhYqHvhU8
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18'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Aly Ghazal tries a through ball, but Cristian Techera is caught offside.
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
What a save. @justen_glad instrumental in denying goal from Vancouver. #VANvRSL https://t.co/qbKkEeJnCk
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15'
Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Justen Glad.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
11' Sean Franklin getting stuck in 💪 VAN 0-0 RSL https://t.co/ab3otRmXgv
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CHANCE: Incredible tackle by Justen Glad to stop Anthony Blondell
13'
Attempt saved. Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
12'
Joao Plata (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
12'
Foul by Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
11' Sean Franklin getting stuck in 💪 VAN 0-0 RSL https://t.co/r5U7XpGtWG
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9'
Pablo Ruiz (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
9'
Foul by Sean Franklin (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
7'
Foul by Russell Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
7'
Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
5'
Brooks Lennon (Real Salt Lake) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5'
Foul by Brek Shea (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
5'
Attempt blocked. Albert Rusnák (Real Salt Lake) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joao Plata.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
'Caps looking lively in the opening minutes. #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/8l1jPCPsXb
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3'
Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Nick Besler.
2'
Attempt blocked. Cristian Techera (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Blondell.
1'
Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Anthony Blondell tries a through ball, but Jordon Mutch is caught offside.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Annnnnd we’re off! Let’s go ‘Caps! 💪 ⚽ ️ #VWFC #VANvRSL
First Half begins.
Major League Soccer@MLS
The weekend starts now. #VANvRSL is underway on TSN (🇨🇦) & ESPN+ (🇺🇸): https://t.co/aIcYNzqKRZ https://t.co/SmRiVsqJ7O
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
‘Caps line up with a 4-2-3-1 #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/9hG1yQbU5Z
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
How do you say no to these #JeansDay volunteers!? https://t.co/YvcXi5nV3m
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Introducing tonight’s Kid Captain: Gabby! #VWFC #VANvRSL https://t.co/gBEV2L6Ms7
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
We can't wait! 🎶 https://t.co/kZpdq8aRlF
Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
The kids are alright 👏 According to @BrianDunseth, our starting backline is the youngest in @MLS history. Pregame… https://t.co/8zCF3EMWKt
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
.@BRETTLEVIS, good to see you back in @MLS action Beating the odds: A Saskatoon soccer story 🌾. A must watch mini-… https://t.co/gyFLeqUwg1
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Right back Sean Franklin makes his first start for #VWFC👍 https://t.co/M4qJP3i8hc
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Selfies from the Bell Box 👌 #VWFC https://t.co/ai3e7lm9iq
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Congrats! Brett Levis makes his first @MLS start 👏 #VWFC https://t.co/dZ07iYxbgp
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
Tonight's starting XI + subs in Vancouver AUDIO | https://t.co/fUGO5KHbmF https://t.co/khLqudKHoB
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Alphonso Davies is available as a substitute due to a bad case of food poisoning mid-week.
Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Tonight’s #VWFC starting XI. Stay tuned for formation #VANvRSL https://t.co/mcCeKuloFr
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
Tonight's starting XI + subs in Vancouver. https://t.co/bt4z5IcckA
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Vancouver Whitecaps@WhitecapsFC
Get your 😁 on the videoboard! Snap a selfie & include #VWFC https://t.co/B1o3GG2mQQ
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Real Salt Lake@RealSaltLake
⌛ 1 hour until game coverage starts on KMYU! https://t.co/jApubLcwRs
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

75'		Cristian Techera (PK)
79'		Anthony Blondell Assisted By: Alphonso Davies

Disciplinary

72'			Cristian Techera Reason: Unsporting Behavior
76'			Cristian Techera Reason: Delaying the restart of play
90'+1'			Stefan Marinovic Reason: Time wasting
90'+5'			Kendall Waston Reason: Dissent

Substitutions

56'		Nicolás Mezquida Jordon MutchM
62'		Alphonso Davies Brett LevisD
68'		Ricky Lopez-Espin Corey BairdF
86'		Bernie Ibini-Isei Anthony BlondellF
90'+3'		Sebastián Saucedo Nick BeslerD

Match Information

MLS at BC Place

Vancouver, BC

Attendance 19283

Weather Clear

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