Anderson Julio Gives Real Salt Lake Two Goal Lead From Distance

# Anderson Julio Gives Real Salt Lake Two-Goal Lead From Distance ## Real Salt Lake Defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2 ### Julio's Goals Give RSL Advantage in Western Conference Semifinals Real Salt Lake took an early lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, thanks to a pair of long-range goals from Anderson Julio. Julio, who was making his first start of the playoffs, put RSL on the board in the 18th minute with a stunning strike from 30 yards out. He added to his tally in the 35th minute with another long-range effort, this time from 25 yards out. RSL's two-goal advantage proved to be too much for the Sounders to overcome, as they were unable to find the back of the net until the 72nd minute. Nicolas Lodeiro pulled one back for Seattle in the 77th minute, but Julio's brace proved to be the difference. The win gives RSL a 2-0 lead in the series, which they will look to close out when they travel to Seattle for the third leg on Sunday. ## Julio's Performance Highlights RSL's Attacking Depth Julio's performance was a bright spot for RSL, who have been struggling to score goals in recent weeks. The Ecuadorian winger has now scored three goals in his last four games, and his emergence gives RSL a much-needed attacking option. Julio's goals were also a testament to RSL's attacking depth. With Julio, Rubio Rubin, and Corey Baird all capable of scoring goals, RSL have one of the most dangerous attacks in the league. ## RSL Will Look to Close Out Series in Seattle RSL will now look to close out the series when they travel to Seattle for the third leg on Sunday. The Sounders will be desperate to avoid elimination, so RSL will need to be at their best to get the job done. If RSL can win in Seattle, they will advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2013.