September 1, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Austin FC News Release
Austin, TEXAS – Austin FC fell in a 2-1 defeat to Portland Timbers on Wednesday night at Q2 Stadium. Sebastián Driussi scored Austin’s goal in the 79th-minute, becoming the first player in MLS this season to reach 20 goals. He has contributed to at least one goal in 11 consecutive matches, a league-best tally.
The Verde & Black started well, creating chances from two threatening headers in the opening 10 minutes when Ethan Finlay forced a save from Portland goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic and Alex Ring hit the crossbar. Ruben Gabrielsen then denied the Timbers with a heroic block on the line, but Bill Tuiloma scored for the visitors in the 16th-minute.
Austin was unlucky not to equalize in the 57th-minute. Following a scramble in front of goal, Driussi’s shot caromed off the crossbar. Shortly after, new Austin FC Designated Player Emiliano Rigoni made his Club debut as a substitute.
Portland scored its second goal in the 73rd-minute, with Zac McGraw putting away a rebound to double the lead. ATXFC responded quickly though as Driussi headed in a Felipe cross.
Austin continued to have more of the ball and the chances through the final stages, but the Timbers were ultimately able to see out the result.
Goal-Scoring Summary
POR (0-1) – Bill Tuiloma (assisted by Eryk Williamson) 16′
POR (0-2) – Zachery McGraw (unassisted) 73′
ATX (1-2) – Sebastián Driussi (assisted by Felipe, Alex Ring) 79′
Misconduct Summary
ATX – Maxi Urruti (caution) 30′
POR – Dario Zuparic (caution) 42′
ATX – Dani Pereira (caution) 45+5′
ATX – Alex Ring (caution) 65′
POR – Eryk Williamson (caution) 67′
Media Assets
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Boxscore
Austin FC vs. Portland Timbers | Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX) | August 31, 2022
Lineups
Austin FC: Brad Stuver, Jon Gallagher (Žan Kolmanič 84′), Ruben Gabrielsen, Julio Cascante, Nick Lima (Hector Jimenez 84′), Alex Ring ©, Dani Pereira (Felipe 62′), Sebastián Driussi, Diego Fagundez, Maxi Urruti (Danny Hoesen 45+6′), Ethan Finlay (Emiliano Rigoni 63′)
Substitutes not used: Andrew Tarbell, Jhohan Romaña, Jhojan Valencia, Owen Wolff
Head Coach: Josh Wolff
TOTAL SHOTS: 26; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 7; OFFSIDE: 2; CORNER KICKS: 15; SAVES: 4
Portland Timbers: Aljaz Ivacic, Claudio Bravo, Dario Zuparic, Zachery McGraw, Bill Tuiloma, Sebastian Blanco (Marvin Loria 75′), Eryk Williamson (Cristhian Paredes 84′), Diego Chara…
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