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America First Field, Sandy, UT
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Nelson Palacio - Credited with assist in victoryPalacio assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-3 victory versus Colorado Rapids.
ImpactPalacio was credited with an assist in Real Salt Lake's fifth goal, as his forward pass set up Anderson Julio, who closed the scoring on stoppage time. Palacio recorded his first assist of the season Saturday, but he shouldn't have much fantasy upside going forward if he continues to play off the bench on a regular basis.
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Djordje Mihailovic - Bags goal in loss to RSLMihailovic scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 5-3 loss versus Real Salt Lake.
ImpactMihailovic was at the perfect place at the right time, as he tapped the ball home following a few rebounds inside the box. The talented playmaker got off to a slow start this season but has been on a tear of late, registering three goals, three assists, 26 chances created and 65 corners taken over his last eight games. His involvement in the attack gives him an excellent floor in most matches as Colorado's primary playmaking threat.
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Diego Luna - Assists in comeback winLuna assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-3 win against Colorado Rapids.
ImpactLuna was a constant threat in the final third for Real Salt Lake, and the cultured playmaker set up his team's second goal in the 40th minute, unleashing a corner kick delivery that was struck home by Carlos Andres Gomez with a beautiful volley. Luna has started in each of RSL's last three matches, tallying one goal, one assist, five shots and five chances created in that span.
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Rafael Navarro - Scores in derby defeatNavarro scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-3 loss versus Real Salt Lake.
ImpactNavarro took advantage of a few clumsy decisions from Real Salt Lake, and while he was benefited from a rebound that allowed him to face Zac MacMath one-on-one, it's worth noting Navarro's chipped finish was nothing short of outstanding as well. Navarro needs to be more consistent in front of goal to have value as a fantasy alternative, but he's getting there after finding the back of the net in each of Colorado's last four games. He's up to eight goals in the current campaign.
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Cole Bassett - Scores in Saturday lossBassett scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-3 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.
ImpactBassett opened the scoring for Colorado following a huge mistake from Real Salt Lake's goalkeeper Zac MacMath, who was caught off the line and that allowed Bassett to score his fifth goal of the campaign. Bassett also notched a season-high mark in both shots (six) and shots on target (three) in this derby defeat.
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Zac MacMath - Gives up three goals but earns winMacMath registered seven saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 5-3 victory versus Colorado Rapids.
ImpactMacMath was undoubtedly responsible for Colorado's first goal, as he was caught off the line by a long-range shot from Cole Bassett. Real Salt Lake stormed a comeback and managed to get the win, but there's no question MacMath needs to be better in the upcoming games, starting with a visit to FC Dallas next Saturday.
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