Austin FC Falls 2-1 to Minnesota United FC

August 20, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Austin FC News Release

Saint Paul, MINNESOTA – Sebastián Driussi’s league-leading 18th goal of the season was not enough for Austin FC on Saturday night, as the Club lost 2-1 to Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field.  Driussi has now scored in five consecutive matches and contributed to at least one goal in nine consecutive matches.

Emanuel Reynoso converted a penalty kick to open the scoring for Minnesota after 25 minutes. Things turned around for Austin in the moments before halftime, beginning with a spectacular save by Brad Stuver on a well-hit volley from Alan Benitez.

The Verde & Black then got a penalty kick of their own in first-half stoppage time, which Driussi dispatched to level the match.

The Loons took the lead again in the 62nd-minute thanks to Franco Fragapane, who forced a turnover and finished the chance himself. Austin battled to get back into the match, with Jon Gallagher seeing a solid effort blocked wide and Driussi nearly doubling his tally. Ultimately though, Minnesota’s defense held firm.

Goal-Scoring Summary

MIN (1-0) – Emanuel Reynoso (penalty) 25′

ATX (1-1) – Sebastián Driussi (penalty) 45+2′

MIN (2-1) – Franco Fragapane (unassisted) 62′

Misconduct Summary

ATX – Žan Kolmanič (caution) 80′

Media Assets

Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff and midfielder Ethan Finlay press conference

Minnesota United FC vs. Austin FC Match Highlights – August 20, 2022

Boxscore

Minnesota United FC vs. Austin FC | Allianz Field (Saint Paul, MN) | August 20, 2022

Lineups

Austin FC: Brad Stuver, Jon Gallagher (Felipe 86′), Ruben Gabrielsen, Julio Cascante, Nick Lima, Alex Ring ©, Dani Pereira (Owen Wolff 67′), Sebastián Driussi, Diego Fagundez (Žan Kolmanič 76′), Maxi Urruti (Danny Hoesen 67′), Ethan Finlay (Rodney Redes 67′)

Substitutes not used: Andrew Tarbell, Jhohan Romaña, Kipp Keller, Jhojan Valencia

Head Coach: Josh Wolff

TOTAL SHOTS: 13; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; FOULS: 9; OFFSIDE: 2; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 4

Minnesota United FC: Dayne St. Clair, Alan Benitez, Michael Boxall ©, Bakaye Dibassy, DJ Taylor, Robin Lod, Kervin Arriaga, Franco Fragapane (Mender Garcia 71′), Emanuel Reynoso (Wil Trapp 79′), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Jonathan Gonzalez 90′), Luis Amarilla (Joseph Rosales 79′)

Substitutes not used: Tyler Miller, Callum Montgomery, Brent Kallman, Abu Danladi, Oniel Fisher

Head Coach: Adrian Heath

TOTAL SHOTS: 15; SHOTS ON GOAL: 6; FOULS: 9; OFFSIDE: 2; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 1

Match Information Referee: Allen Chapman…