Saucedo magic leads RSL into final

• by Soccer America , Apr 20, 2014

[GENERATION ADIDAS CUP] Sebastian Saucedo scored on a lob from 35 yards -- his second such goal in two games -- and set up Josh Doughty for one of the Canadian youth international's two goals as Real Salt Lake beat host FC Dallas, 3-0, to move into Sunday's final of the Generation adidas Cup against Stoke City, a shootout winner over Brazilian club Flamengo in the other semifinal.

RSL finished with a 22-3 edge in shots to down FC Dallas, host of the 20-team tournament featuring 17 MLS under-17 academy teams and three foreign youth clubs.

Real Salt Lake's academy team, based in Casa Grande, Ariz., is anchored by defender Justen Glad, who recently signed a pro contract with RSL.

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Stoke City won 4-3 in a shootout to beat Flamengo after their match ended 2-2. Stoke had lost to RSL 4-2 in a shootout after their group ended in a 2-2 draw.