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Austin FC returned home in last place in the 13-man Western Conference, taking three points against a Vancouver Whitecaps team, which were one point ahead of 12th place. Despite a half-time lead, the Verde and Schwarz went to last place with a 1: 2 defeat. It was Austin FC’s third consecutive loss.
The night started well when Alex Ring headed for a corner from Sebastián Driussi in the 37th minute. It was the second goal of the season for Ring and the first time in franchise history that Austin FC scored a corner kick.
The first half was mainly controlled by the Verde and Schwarz. Austin FC made 100 more passes in the first 45 minutes and had two shots on goal compared to Vancouver’s none.
The good vibes wouldn’t last.
Craven’s corner: Possession doesn’t become goals for Austin FC
The Whitecaps were tied in the 52nd minute when defender Jake Nerwinski equalized after a Brad Stuver save from close range. The pressure on Stuver grew in the second half. His first save wasn’t until the 51st minute. In the 65th minute he had up to four saves when Vancouver took control of the attack despite around 40 percent possession.
Vancouver took a 2-1 lead in the 65th minute with a goal from Brian White. Scoring more than one goal proved too much for an Austin FC squad that scored fewer goals than any other team in Major League Soccer. His 14 goals in 19 games are the lowest in the Western Conference at seven.
Man of the Game – Alex Ring
The Austin FC captain’s performance left the Verde and Black believers ready to recite Walt Whitman. And as the protagonist in the famous poem “O Captain! My captain! ‘, Ring helped straighten the ship and put an end to a long misfortune. Ring, better known as a defensive enforcer and mediator, hit Austin FC in the 37th minute when his head found a Driussi cross from a corner kick. Ring also offered his usual tenacity as a defender. He is without a doubt the engine of the club and the clock in the middle of the park.
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Next up for Austin FC
vs. Portland Timbers, Saturday at 8 p.m. at Q2 Stadium
A quick turnaround is in store for Austin FC with a home game against the Portland Timbers at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night. It will be the middle game of a three-game home game that ends on Sunday evening with an appointment against FC Dallas. Austin FC will be back on the streets on September 4th with a second leg against the same Vancouver squad from tonight. It is the first time Austin FC has left the United States for a game and the second time they face an overseas team after an exhibition game against Mexican side Tigres UANL this summer.
Meal of the Game – Sonora Hot Dogs from T-Loc
T-Loc’s hot dogs check every box after tasting. The loaded Sonora Dog is easy to eat with your hands, offers flavors from every profile, and the buns are even a perfect verde brought back from Arizona. What’s better than a hot dog during a game? A hot dog wrapped in bacon.
Sonora is one of 31 states in Mexico. It touches the Arizona border, and the Con Todo is inspired by the street dogs in the area. The AFC Sonora Dog was a bacon-wrapped hot dog with pinto beans, boiled onions, diced tomatoes, jalapeño sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise. Your location in the Q2 stadium is on the northwest corner of the stadium.
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