May 19, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Austin FC News Release
Los Angeles, CA – Goals from Ruben Gabrielsen and Diego Fagundez pushed Austin FC to a 2-1 away win over Los Angeles FC on Wednesday night at Banc of California Stadium. The result sees ATXFC reclaim first place in both the MLS Western Conference and Supporters’ Shield standings.
The first half was played at a frenetic pace, and the Verde & Black took the lead 13 minutes in through Gabrielsen. Following a corner kick, Jhojan Valencia did well to win the ball back and find Gabrielsen. The Norwegian defender took an excellent touch to control and picked his spot at the far post.
Brad Stuver came up with a key double save to preserve Austin’s advantage four minutes later, denying LAFC star Carlos Vela’s ferocious follow-up strike from an initial stop. ATXFC was then inches away from a second goal when Fagundez’s shot rocketed off the crossbar.
In the second half, Austin went into game management mode, and did so very effectively. Stuver made more critical saves on multiple occasions, and ATXFC added another goal in brilliant fashion on 80 minutes. Sebastián Driussi played Fagundez in behind with a clever rabona, and this time Fagundez made no mistake with the finish.
LAFC pulled a goal back with a late Vela penalty kick, setting up a nerve-wracking finish. But the Verde & Black held firm to claim one of the most significant victories in Club history.
Goal-Scoring Summary
ATX (0-1) – Ruben Gabrielsen (assisted by Jhojan Valencia) 13′
ATX (0-2) – Diego Fagundez (assisted by Sebastián Driussi) 80′
LAFC (1-2) – Carlos Vela (penalty kick) 86′
Misconduct Summary
ATX – Jhojan Valencia (caution) 37′
LAFC – Kellyn Acosta (caution) 39′
LAFC – José Cifuentes (caution) 39′
ATX – Owen Wolff (caution) 50′
LAFC – Jesus Murillo (caution) 63′
ATX – Brad Stuver (caution) 85′
ATX – Sebastián Driussi (caution) 89′
ATX – Kipp Keller (caution) 90+7′
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