Austin FC held the Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium on Sunday as objectives from Diego Fagundez and Will Bruin earned both sides one level.
Regardless of Austin’s dominance within the first half, the Sounders kicked off the scoring within the forty third minute with a proper footed shot by Will Bruin. Cristian Roldan arrange the ahead, who managed the strike from a detailed vary straight to the middle for the purpose. It was Bruin’s first begin of the 2022 Main League Soccer marketing campaign.
The Seattle Sounders held the clear sheet till the seventieth minute when Fagundez discovered the again of the web. The substitute got here off the bench to propel the assault ahead earlier than managing a left footed shot from the middle of the field to hit the underside left nook following a set piece.
Whereas the 2 walked away with a draw, Austin FC clearly dominated the sport, recording 21 general pictures, eight on purpose whereas balancing 61% possession. The growth facet has but to defeat the Seattle Sounders.
Brad Stuver (GK) – 7/10 – Made a pair vital saves, however dangerous at occasions.
Nick Lima (RB) – 7/10 – Might’ve been stronger on the again.
Julio Cascante (CB) – 5/10 – Fully absent throughout the first purpose.
Ruben Gabrielsen (CB) – 6.5/10 – Clueless throughout Bruin’s purpose, however nearly redeemed himself with an equalizer within the second half.
Žan Kolmanič (LB) – 7/10 – Might’ve been stronger on the again.
Ethan Finlay (RW) – 6/10 – Noticed a pair moments on the ball within the first half earlier than progressively disappearing.
Alexander Ring (CM) – 9/10 – Unfortunate to not get the purpose, hit the put up twice.
Sebastián Driussi (CAM) – 8/10 – Anticipated extra throughout the first half, however got here out stronger within the second 45.
Daniel Pereira (CM) – 7/10 – Managed a few good balls in.
Cecilio Domínguez (LW) – 8/10 – Closely concerned all through the match, offered help throughout the pitch.
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Moussa Kalilou Djitté (F) – 6/10 – Missed a few golden alternatives in entrance of the purpose.
Maximiliano Urruti – 8/10 – Got here in robust on the assault to choose up the sport’s tempo.
Diego Fagúndez – 10/10 – Got here off the bench, scored a purpose to earn his facet one level.
Hector Jiménez – 7/10 – a great defensive substitute.
Felipe Martins – 7/10 – a great defensive substitute
Jon Gallagher – 7/10 – a great defensive substitute
Stefan Cleveland (GK) – 8/10 – Accomplished essential saves within the second half, no less than two pictures might’ve simply gone in.
Alex Roldan (RB) – 7/10 – Proceed to suppose he has the potential to be extra influential.
Jackson Ragen (CB) – 7.5/10 – Gradual within the first half, however confirmed up when wanted within the second 45.
Xavier Arreaga (CB) – 7/10 – Made vital clearances, saved the again unified.
Nouhou Tolo (LB) – 8/10 – Sturdy on the again, did effectively to decelerate the sport’s rhythm when vital.
Cristian Roldan (RW) – 7.5/10 – A pair good runs into the field and an help, however we have seen him be infinitely higher.
João Paulo (CM) – 6.5/10 – Stronger on the protection, however sharpen when on the assault.
Albert Rusnák (CAM) – 6.5/10 – A weaker efficiency, missed a shot when 1v1 with goalkeeper Brad Struver.
Obed Vargas (CM) – 7/10 – Turned Austin’s punching bag, however held on to impression the sport.
Léo Chú (LW) – 7/10 – Fantastic on the again, however have to be sharper on the assault after lacking a golden alternative contained in the field.
Will Bruin (F) – 8.5/10 – Acquired a purpose in his first begin of the 2022 season.
Fredy Montero – 6.5/10 – Good on the ball, however had sufficient time to make an impression and did not.
Jordan Morris – 8/10 – Nice run within the last seconds of the match.
Abdoulaye Cissoko – 7/10 – Got here in after Nouhou Toro fell injured, did his job.
Kelyn Rowe – 9/10 – Nice effort, nearly scored however hit the put up
