Austin FC showcased a stunning performance as they secured a 3-1 victory against San José Earthquakes during Week 26 of the MLS. The home team opened the scoring with Osman Bukari netting the first goal in the 11th minute, followed by Myrto Uzuni extending the lead in the 32nd minute. An unfortunate own goal by Bruno Wilson in the 76th minute added to Austin’s advantage. San José managed to find the net through Daniel Munie in the 51st minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Osman Bukari was the star of the match, contributing significantly with a goal and three attempts on goal. Goalkeeper Brad Stuver also made his mark with an impressive five saves, keeping San José at bay throughout the encounter.
Head coach Nicolás Estévez set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Brad Stuver in goal; Mikkel Desler, Oleksandr Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, and Guilherme Biro in defense; Nicolás Dubersarsky, Daniel Pereira, and Owen Wolff in midfield; with Osman Bukari, Myrto Uzuni, and Jon Gallagher leading the attack.
On the other side, San José’s coach Bruce Arena opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with Daniel Munie, Dave Romney, and Reid Roberts comprising the defensive line, and a midfield including Dejuan Jones, Ian Harkes, Ronaldo Vieira, and Jamar Ricketts, while Cristian Arango, Preston Judd, and Josef Martínez fronted the attack.
Referee Jon Freemon officiated the match at Q2 Stadium. Austin FC will next face Los Angeles FC at home, while San José Earthquakes will also take on Los Angeles FC in their upcoming fixture.
Substitutions for Austin FC
62’ 2T – Nicolás Dubersarsky off for Besard Sabovic
63’ 2T – Myrto Uzuni off for Diego Rubio
83’ 2T – Osman Bukari off for Jader Obrian and Besard Sabovic off for Calvin Fodrey
88’ 2T – Mikkel Desler off for Zan Kolmanic
Yellow Cards for Austin FC:
21’ 2T Guilherme Biro (Insulting or dissenting the referee)
41’ 2T Oleksandr Svatok (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for San José Earthquakes
35’ 1T – Reid Roberts off for Bruno Wilson
45’ 2T – Jamar Ricketts off for Ousseni Bouda
67’ 2T – Ronaldo Vieira off for Beau Leroux and Preston Judd off for Noel Buck
78’ 2T – Dejuan Jones off for Nick Lima
Yellow Cards for San José Earthquakes:
40’ 1T Ronaldo Vieira (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
25’ 2T Cristian Arango (Unsporting behavior)