Austin FC 3:1 Seattle Sounders — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Ilie Sánchez scored the opener and Austin FC struck twice in the final five minutes to beat Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 in MLS, setting up a trip to Houston Dynamo next. The match was far tighter than the scoreline suggests, with Seattle controlling the first half through Paul Rothrock's equaliser and holding greater xG throughout the opening 45 minutes.

The turning point arrived in the 86th minute when Myrto Uzuni, assisted by Ervin Torres, put Austin ahead against the run of play, before Christian Ramirez added a third from another Torres assist in the 90th minute. Seattle's misery was compounded when Jackson Ragen received a second yellow card and was dismissed immediately after the final goal, capping a frustrating evening for the visitors.

On the numbers, Seattle shaded the xG battle 1.28 to 1.15 and both sides managed ten shots with four corners each, yet Austin were ruthlessly efficient in the closing stages while the visitors failed to capitalise on their first-half superiority. Ilie Sánchez was the standout player with a rating of 8.2 out of ten, scoring the opening goal from midfield and anchoring Austin's performance. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Seattle, but the result did not confirm that prediction, and Austin next host Houston Dynamo on 26 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Austin FC 3-1 Seattle Sounders FC (MLS).

Who scored?

Ilie Sánchez (11', assist Besard Sabović) for Austin FC; Paul Rothrock (26') for Seattle Sounders FC; Myrto Uzuni (86', assist Ervin Torres) for Austin FC; Christian Ramirez (90', assist Ervin Torres) for Austin FC.

Was Austin FC's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Austin FC won on finishing.

Were there any red cards in Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Yes — sent off: Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC, 90').

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