In the tightly contested match held at Dignity Health Sports Park, Austin FC triumphed over LA Galaxy with a score of 2-1. The first goal of the match came in the 39th minute of the first half, when Myrto Uzuni netted it following an impressive play. Austin FC extended their lead in the 62nd minute, with Owen Wolff scoring from a fantastic move. Although LA Galaxy’s efforts were commendable, they only managed to score once through Joseph Paintsil, who found the back of the net in the 47th minute of the second half with a penalty.
The opening goal by Myrto Uzuni at the 39th minute shifted the momentum in favor of the visitors. Uzuni connected perfectly with a cross from Diego Rubio inside the box, sending the ball crashing into the net.
LA Galaxy’s Gabriel Pec had a golden opportunity to equalize the score in the 48th minute of the second half, but his shot struck the post, denying him and his team a chance to level the match.
Myrto Uzuni stood out as the star player of the match, contributing significantly by scoring 1 goal and taking 2 shots on target throughout the game.
Joseph Paintsil also shone at Dignity Health Sports Park, securing 1 goal and attempting 4 shots at the opponent’s goal.
LA Galaxy’s coach, Greg Vanney opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Novak Micovic in goal, with a defensive line-up of Miki Yamane, Maya Yoshida, Zanka, and Julián Aude. The midfield consisted of Marco Reus, Edwin Cerrillo, and Diego Fagúndez, while the attacking trio was composed of Gabriel Pec, Matheus Nascimento, and Joseph Paintsil.
On the other hand, Austin FC, led by Nicolás Estévez, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Brad Stuver in goal, supported by defenders Mikkel Desler, Brendan Hines-Ike, Oleksandr Svatok, and Guilherme Biro. The midfield featured Ilie Sánchez, Daniel Pereira, Osman Bukari, Diego Rubio, and Owen Wolff, with Myrto Uzuni taking charge in the forward position.
The match was officiated by referee Ricardo Fierro.
In their next fixtures, LA Galaxy will face Los Angeles FC away, while Austin FC will travel to meet DC United.
Substitutions for LA Galaxy
37’ 1T – Julián Aude was replaced by John Nelson
72’ 2T – Edwin Cerrillo made way for Isaiah Parente and Diego Fagúndez was substituted for Lucas Sanabria
84’ 2T – Marco Reus, Maya Yoshida, and Oleksandr Svatok were replaced by Christian Ramírez, Mauricio Cuevas, and Julio Cascante respectively.
Cautions for LA Galaxy:
2’ 1T Edwin Cerrillo (Unsporting behavior), 10’ 1T Julián Aude (Unsporting behavior), and 47’ 1T Greg Vanney.
Substitutions for Austin FC
60’ 2T – Diego Rubio was replaced by Jon Gallagher
80’ 2T – Owen Wolff made way for Robert Taylor and Ilie Sánchez was replaced by Besard Sabovic
94’ 2T – Osman Bukari was substituted out for Jader Obrian
95’ 2T – Myrto Uzuni was replaced by Calvin Fodrey.
Cautions for Austin FC:
43’ 1T Guilherme Biro (Unsporting behavior), 44’ 1T Nicolás Estévez (Dissent towards the referee), 6’ 2T Osman Bukari (Holding an opponent to obstruct their progress), 12’ 2T Mikkel Desler (Holding an opponent to obstruct their progress), and 16’ 2T Brad Stuver (Delaying the game).