Vancouver Whitecaps secured a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in MLS action on 22 February, with Aziel Jackson's goal proving decisive in a match that reflected the hosts' superior control. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Vancouver dominated the shot count with 13 attempts to RSL's 10, converting their chances more efficiently; the Whitecaps generated 1.36 expected goals compared to Real Salt Lake's 0.67, indicating a clear territorial advantage. Vancouver's goalkeeper delivered a commanding performance with an 80% save percentage, posting 0.67 goals saved above expected against a high-quality team. Real Salt Lake's 3-4-3 shape offered defensive structure but failed to create meaningful attacking opportunities, registering just two shots on target throughout the encounter. The result underscores Vancouver's growing attacking potency and their ability to convert limited chances into three points. Whitecaps maintain momentum in the Western Conference race.
VVancouver Whitecaps
1–0
Full Time
RReal Salt Lake
A. Jackson57'
Starting Line-ups
Vancouver Whitecaps · 4-2-3-1Real Salt Lake · 3-4-3
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Vancouver Whitecaps GK
PSxG conceded0.24
Goals conceded0
Goals saved0.24
Save %100.0%
Real Salt Lake GK
PSxG conceded1.67
Goals conceded1
Goals saved0.67
Save %80.0%
Real Salt Lake's keeper stopped about 0.7 goal more than an average keeper would, while Vancouver Whitecaps's keeper performed right in line with expectations.
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Attack vs DefensexG, shots & goals — Home/Away per competition
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Goal Geolocation MapWhere the team scores & concedes — pitch heat
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Corner MasteryDistribution per opponent & tactical context
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Referee TendencyTeam output under each referee they played for
Goalkeeper WeaknessWhere the keeper concedes — by zone & foot