A Late Rally Falls Short
Austin FC could not complete a dramatic comeback against San Diego FC on Sunday, settling for a 3-3 draw at Q2 Stadium. The home side launched a spirited late surge, scoring three times in the final fifteen minutes, but the visiting team had built a three-goal cushion earlier in the second half that proved too steep to overcome.
The match ended level, leaving both clubs with a single point each in their respective standings.
San Diego Builds the Lead
The visitors took control after the break. Aníbal Godoy opened the scoring for San Diego FC in the 50th minute, striking first in the second half. Just seven minutes later, in the 57th minute, the visiting team added another goal, with the scorer not specified in the official match records.
Marcus Ingvartsen extended San Diego’s advantage in the 64th minute, putting the visitors ahead 3-0 and setting the stage for a difficult finish for the hosts.
Austin’s Final Push
Austin FC responded with urgency in the closing stages. Brandon Vázquez pulled one back for the home side in the 73rd minute, signaling the start of a frantic push. Christian Ramirez capitalized on the momentum, scoring in the 82nd minute to narrow the gap.
Ramirez added his second goal of the match in the 86th minute, bringing Austin within one. Despite the late pressure, the home team failed to find the equalizer before the final whistle, resulting in a tie.
Records and Performance
The result leaves Austin FC with a record of 7-10-10, while San Diego FC improved to 8-8-11. Christian Ramirez was a key figure for Austin, registering three total shots on goal. Damian Las made three saves for the home keeper.
For San Diego, Marcus Ingvartsen recorded four total shots, and goalkeeper Duran Ferree made three saves. The match saw exactly six goals, with the final score reflecting the balanced nature of the contest.
Sources
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