Abubakar, Musa Strike as FC Dallas Edge Austin FC 2-1

A Hard-Fought Road Win

FC Dallas managed to escape Q2 Stadium with all three points on Monday, defeating host Austin FC 2-1. The visiting side overcame a first-half deficit to claim the victory in front of their home crowd.

Goals Define the Outcome

The match remained tight until the closing moments of regulation. Lalas Abubakar broke the deadlock for FC Dallas just before halftime, finding the net in the 45th minute plus two minutes of stoppage time. This goal gave the visitors a narrow lead heading into the break.

Austin FC responded early in the second half. Ervin Torres equalized for the hosts in the 57th minute, leveling the score and keeping the contest alive. The game remained poised until Petar Musa delivered the decisive blow for FC Dallas. Musa scored in the 73rd minute, restoring the visitors' advantage.

Despite Austin FC's efforts to find another equalizer, FC Dallas held on for the 2-1 result. The final tally reflects two goals for the visitors and one for the hosts.

Key Performances and Records

Lalas Abubakar was instrumental for FC Dallas, not only scoring the opening goal but also leading his team in total shots with three. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni attempted two shots as the home side sought to tie the game.

Goalkeeping duties saw Brad Stuver make four saves for Austin FC, while FC Dallas's Jonathan Sirois recorded three stops. The win improves FC Dallas's record to 8-6-5, while Austin FC falls to 4-5-10 in the standings.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761717