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Cordova scores as Real Salt Lake defeat Minnesota United

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Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales and Real Salt Lake defender Jasper Löffelsend (28) compete for the ball during an MLS soccer match Wednesday in Sandy, Utah.
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Sergio Cordova, Jefferson Savarino and Anderson Julio each scored as Real Salt Lake earned a 3-0 win over Minnesota United on Wednesday night.

Cordova opened the scoring in the seventh minute and Savarino made it 2-0 in the 23rd. Julio scored in the 79th.

Zac MacMath saved the one shot he faced for RSL (11-8-9). Dayne St. Clair saved two shots for United (13-10-5).

RSL next plays on Sunday against Los Angeles FC on the road, and United will host Dallas on Saturday.