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Uzuni's Stoppage-Time Volley Lifts Austin FC Over Sounders 2-1

The win pushes Austin to 44 points into sixth place, narrowing Seattle's edge to one in a crowded Western race.

Overview

  • Diego Rubio opened the scoring in the 42nd minute after dispossessing Jackson Ragen and finishing past stand-in goalkeeper Andrew Thomas.
  • Seattle drew level 35 seconds after halftime when Georgi Minoungou converted a Danny Musovski cutback following Cristian Roldan's lead pass.
  • Brad Stuver made five saves, including an 86th-minute stop on Minoungou, to preserve the platform for a late winner.
  • Myrto Uzuni settled the match in the 90+6 minute with a point-blank volley set up by Dani Pereira's back-post cross and CJ Fodrey's diving header.
  • Thomas started for the ill Stefan Frei and recorded four saves as the result left Austin at 12-10-8 (44 points) and Seattle at 12-9-9 (45 points).