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Real Salt Lake upsets LAFC in first round of MLS playoffs

Real Salt Lake’s Jefferson Savarino, Joao Plata (top) and Damir Kreilach celebrate after an own goal by Los Angeles FC gave RSL the lead during the second half.

Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Damir Kreilach scored two goals and Real Salt Lake beat expansion club Los Angeles FC 3-2 on Thursday night for RSL's first playoff victory since 2013.

Kreilach opened the scoring in the 21st minute by settling Brooks Lennon's cross with his chest and one-touching it home.

Kreilach tied it at 2 in the 58th after a poor clearance fell to his feet and he volleyed it inside the post.