Frisco, Texas • Jesús Ferreira scored early, Bernard Kamungo subbed in and scored late and FC Dallas defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Saturday night.
Ferreira’s fourth goal of the season for Dallas (4-2-2) came in the fifth minute with assists from Geovane Jesus and Sebastian Lletget.
Jefferson Savarino pulled Real Salt Lake (2-5-0) even in the 68th minute, getting assists from Justin Meram and Brayan Vera.
Kamungo used assists from Marco Farfan and Jáder Obrian to score the match-winner in the 88th minute, helping Dallas beat RSL for the first time at home in the last six matchups. Dallas posted a 15-1-2 record in its first 18 home matches with RSL.
FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes (30) makes a save as Real Salt Lake forward Jefferson Savarino, left, closes in during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Real Salt Lake outshot Dallas 15-4 with a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Maarten Paes turned away four shots for Dallas. Zac MacMath did not make a save for Real Salt Lake, which has conceded the first goal in all seven matches this season.
Dallas travels to play New York City FC on Saturday. Real Salt Lake returns home to host San Jose on Saturday.