Goal Breakdown: Long pass sees Plata unleashed for team goal

Real Salt Lake’s 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union felt explosive in plenty of ways, and the first goal of the match — the first for Joao Plata in an age, too — was the perfect way to push the team forward.

It was a team goal in every sense of the word, but by the same token, it was also one of the most spectacular, magnificent goals you’ll see all week. (We’re lucky enough to have had two of those in this match.)

Let’s talk about how it came about.

Jamison Olave sends a long ball over the top.