Many wondered how Real Salt Lake would respond and in the 35th minute they did. Defender Nat Borchers hammered home a Will Johnson cross to tie the game up 1-1. Borchers had a couple of chances shortly before the goal. Real Salt Lake had been knocking on Monterrey's door for the bulk of the first half.
Monterrey Vs. Real Salt Lake: CONCACAF Champions League: Halftime, Borchers Ties It Up For RSL
Monterrey had gone up 1-0 earlier in the first half thanks to a Jesus De Nigris goal in the 18th minute. The goal came off a mad scramble in front of Nick Rimando's net. Real Salt Lake was slow to clear the ball out of the box and De Nigris made them pay for it.
Shortly after the game’s first goal, Monterrey subbed both De Nigris and Luis Perez. One has to wonder if the two subs were meant for keeping players out of suspension for the next leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Final or if it were to keep players fresh for this weekend’s match.
The goal for Real Salt Lake though is a big one. Getting a road goal in a two legged series like this is a big deal for the MLS club. Should Real Salt Lake hold on to this result, it would mean a big deal to the American club and it’s league.
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