Anderson Julio Gives Real Salt Lake Two-Goal Lead From Distance

Anderson Julio's brace puts Real Salt Lake in control of their Western Conference semifinal

Julio's goals came in the 21st and 54th minutes, and they gave RSL a 2-0 lead over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Real Salt Lake took a big step towards the Western Conference finals on Sunday night, as they defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 in the first leg of their semifinal matchup. Anderson Julio was the hero for RSL, as he scored both of their goals in the match.

Julio's first goal came in the 21st minute. He received a pass from Aaron Herrera on the left wing, and he cut inside before unleashing a powerful shot that beat Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

Julio's second goal came in the 54th minute. He received a pass from Albert Rusnák in the center of the pitch, and he took a couple of touches before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

The Whitecaps had a few chances to get back into the match, but they were unable to find the back of the net. Real Salt Lake goalkeeper David Ochoa made a couple of good saves, and the Whitecaps also hit the woodwork on a few occasions.

The 2-0 victory gives Real Salt Lake a significant advantage heading into the second leg of the semifinal. The second leg will be played in Vancouver on October 30th.

## What does this mean for Real Salt Lake?

The victory gives Real Salt Lake a great chance to reach the Western Conference finals. They will be confident heading into the second leg, and they will know that they can get the job done at home.

If Real Salt Lake can win the second leg, they will advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2013. They would face either the Seattle Sounders or FC Dallas in the final.

## What does this mean for the Vancouver Whitecaps?

The defeat is a major setback for the Vancouver Whitecaps. They will need to score at least two goals in the second leg to have a chance of advancing.

The Whitecaps have a good record at home, but they will need to be at their best to overcome the two-goal deficit. They will also need to be careful not to concede an away goal, as that would make their task even more difficult.