Match Overview
FC Dallas defeated Austin FC with a final score of 2-1 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The visiting side took control of the contest in the closing moments of the first half and maintained its advantage through the second period to secure the result on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Goal Summary
The decisive moment of the early phase arrived in stoppage time of the first half. In the 45th minute plus two minutes of added time, FC Dallas forward Lalas Abubakar found the back of the net to give his team a one-goal lead heading into halftime. Abubakar finished with three total shots on the day, highlighting his offensive involvement.
Austin FC responded early in the second half. In the 57th minute, Ervin Torres leveled the score for the home side, restoring parity to the match at 1-1. Despite the equalizer, Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni led all players with two total shots, though he was unable to find a winning goal.
The game remained deadlocked until the 73rd minute when FC Dallas regained the lead. Petar Musa scored the go-ahead goal, providing the margin of victory that would hold until the final whistle. Abubakar’s earlier strike and Musa’s second-half tally proved sufficient for the visitors.
