FC Dallas Stuns Austin FC in Late Thriller at Q2 Stadium

Late Surge Secures Road Win

FC Dallas traveled to Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, and overcame an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Austin FC on Monday, August 17, 2026. The visiting side managed to turn the tide in the second half, capitalizing on opportunities to take three points away from the home crowd.

This result improved FC Dallas's standing while leaving Austin FC with a mixed record for the season.

Goal Sequence and Key Moments

The match featured exactly three goals, with the balance of power shifting late in the first half and again in the second. FC Dallas struck first in the 45th minute plus two, with Lalas Abubakar finding the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at the break.

Austin FC responded to equalize in the 57th minute, as Ervin Torres scored the only goal for the home team. However, the hosts could not hold the lead for long. In the 73rd minute, Petar Musa scored the decisive goal for FC Dallas, extending their lead to 2-1 and sealing the win.

No other goals were recorded in the match.

Performance Metrics and Records

Statistically, both teams showed resilience in front of goal. For FC Dallas, Lalas Abubakar was the most active attacker, registering three total shots in the match. On the defensive side, goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois made three saves to help secure the clean sheet in the final minutes.

For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni led the team with two total shots, while Brad Stuver made four saves in net. Following the result, Austin FC’s record stands at 4 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. FC Dallas improved their record to 8 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.

The match concluded at Q2 Stadium with the final score of FC Dallas 2, Austin FC 1.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761717