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posted 9/21/2008
Chivas USA beats RSL 1-0 and climbs to second place/Chivas USA vence a RSL y es segundo en la Conferencia
Dentro del Rebaño - The Official Bilingual Blog of Chivas USA —
On a rainy Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium and with a goal from former Real Salt Lake player Alecko Eskandarian, Chivas USA defeated RSL 1-0 and climbed to second place in the Western Conference. It was also RSL’s final game at Rice-Eccles before moving into their new Real Salt Lake Stadium next month. Tonight’s attendance (26,391) was the third-largest home crowd in RSL history. The Red-and-White also handed RSL its first loss at home this season. ...
So Cal Style: Chivas USA gets it done on the road
San Diego eXtreme Sports Coalition —
With the third-largest home crowd in Real Salt Lake history on hand to witness the final match at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Chivas handed RSL a 1-0 loss, the club's first loss at home this season...
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Chivas USA Gets Crucial Road Win, Moves to Second in Western Conference
100 Percent Soccer —
Chivas USA did exactly what they needed to do Saturday, beating Real Salt Lake 1-0 on a 72nd minute Alecko Eskandarian goal and moving above their opponents to take second place in the Western Conference.
Somewhat of a comedy routine gave the former Real Salt Lake striker the winner over his old team: Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando and defender Nat Borchers collided and the ball bounced past them to Eskandarian, who gratefully accepted the gift that was his third goal of the season.
Quotable: "We got a fortunate goal," said Chivas USA Coach Preki. "This year luck hasn't been on our side too often, so tonight ...
Chivas USA At Real Salt Lake - Highlights
TheOriginalWinger.com —
Success in Salt Lake
Chivas USA —
Chivas USA walked away with a victory on the road against Real Salt Lake.
Not the prettiest game, but a win none the less. It was a tough fight for both teams, as both teams played tight defensive soccer. The game could have gone either way, with neither team controlling the pitch.
The Good:
Lots of friendly faces on the pitch. Jesse Marsch made an appearance, a sorely missed player in the Chivas USA line up. Alex Zotinca was on the bench and played a full 90 with the reserve squad, Sacha came home from international duty, Sasha Victorine played as well. If ...
