Julio, Real Salt Lake beat Minnesota United 2-1
Real Salt Lake midfielder Anderson Julio (29) celebrates a goal against Minnesota United with midfielder Damir Kreilach (8) and forward Rubio Rubin (14) during the first half.[AP/Andy Clayton-King]
Anderson Julio scored two goals, Rubio Rubín assisted both, and Real Salt Lake opened its season with a 2-1 win over Minnesota United.
Julio opened the scoring in the 31st minute, smashing home a right-footed shot from the top of the 18-yard box and made it 2-0 in the 41st, tapping home Rubín’s short cross.
Robin Lod finished Justin McMaster’s pass in the 86th minute to give Minnesota its first goal of the season.