Player Ratings: Monterrey 1-0 Real Salt Lake

Gave up the deciding goal on a tough play.

Played solid defense in a tough situation. He left at halftime due to an injury.

He played strong defense against an opponent as fast as he is.

Played solid defense for most of the match.

Held strong possession and provided good service into the box.

Played strong defense, but he also made a few mistakes with bad passes.

Played his hardest both ways. He was seen sprinting back, even on nominal defensive plays. Still, the engine that drives Salt Lake was unable to create a goal.

Nobody can replace Beckerman for Salt Lake, but Grabavoy did better than anyone could have expected.

Created a few solid plays, but none were converted.

Salt Lake's man of the match. Espindola created numerous opportunities and nearly scored on multiple occasions.

His touch wasn't quite right. He played numerous balls well, but none were enough to get a goal.

Made every save that he needed to.

“Dirtied up the match” early with a challenge on Andy Williams that earned a strict warning from the referee.

His hard sprints were problematic for Salt Lake on both ends.

Made a few bad plays, but they didn't cost his side.

Nearly gave away an early goal to Fabian Espindola with lazy defense pursuing a ball. Otherwise helped his side keep the clean sheet.

A professional foul may have been his most memorable moment of the match.

His speed bothered the Salt Lake's back line. This was particularly apparent when Salt Lake had possession. He also created good opportunities to score.

Created strong opportunities for Monterrey and gave Salt Lake's fullbacks a headache the entire match.

Drew fouls and caused problems for Salt Lake's back line the whole time he was in the match. He assisted on Suazo's goal. He was carried off twice milking fouls.

His speed was clearly an issue for Salt Lake on attack and defense.

A team's best player is judged by results. His goal was the deciding factor, and he created numerous other opportunities.