FC Dallas was defeated by Austin FC in a thrilling match, with the latter securing their first win of the season. The heroes for Austin were Diego Rubio and Julio Cascante, who each scored a crucial goal to lead their team to victory.
In the 70th minute, Rubio netted his second goal of the season with a well-placed header that beat the Dallas goalkeeper from close range. The assist came from Sebastián Driussi, who provided a perfectly placed pass.
Dallas had taken the lead in the 51st minute when Eugene Ansah found the back of the net. However, Cascante quickly equalized for Austin in the 53rd minute with another well-placed header that outsmarted Dallas’ goalkeeper.
Despite Dallas taking early possession, Austin dominated possession with an impressive 65% of the ball and outshot their opponents 16-7. Both goalkeepers, Stuver for Dallas and Paes for Austin, put in solid performances with three saves each.
This win was particularly sweet for Austin as it marked their first victory of the season while Dallas suffered their fourth consecutive defeat after winning their season opener. With this victory under their belts, Austin will be looking to build on momentum and continue performing at this level in upcoming games.
