In a stunning display at the Q2 Stadium, Austin FC triumphed over San José Earthquakes with a decisive scoreline of 3-1. The hosts took the lead early with a goal from Osman Bukari in the 11th minute, followed by a strike from Myrto Uzuni at the 32-minute mark. An own goal from Bruno Wilson in the 76th minute sealed the game for Austin. Daniel Munie managed to pull one back for the visitors with a goal in the 51st minute.
Osman Bukari was undoubtedly the star of the match, contributing significantly with one goal and three shots on target. His impactful performance played a crucial role in leading Austin to victory.
Brad Stuver also had a standout performance, making five crucial saves that helped maintain the lead for Austin FC. The team’s head coach, Nicolás Estévez, employed a 4-3-3 formation featuring Stuver in goal, accompanied by Mikkel Desler, Oleksandr Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, and Guilherme Biro in defense. The midfield was fortified by Nicolás Dubersarsky, Daniel Pereira, and Owen Wolff, while Bukari, Uzuni, and Jon Gallagher spearheaded the attack.
San José Earthquakes, led by Bruce Arena, opted for a 3-4-3 formation with goalkeeper Daniel Munie, supported by defenders Dave Romney and Reid Roberts. Their midfield included Dejuan Jones and Ian Harkes, while Cristian Arango, Preston Judd, and Josef Martínez formed the front line.
The match was officiated by referee Jon Freemon.
Austin FC will next host Los Angeles FC, while San José Earthquakes will also prepare to play against the same opponent.
Substitutions for Austin FC
62’ 2T – Nicolás Dubersarsky out for Besard Sabovic
63’ 2T – Myrto Uzuni out for Diego Rubio
83’ 2T – Osman Bukari out for Jader Obrian; Besard Sabovic out for Calvin Fodrey
88’ 2T – Mikkel Desler out for Zan Kolmanic
Yellow Cards for Austin FC:
21’ 2T Guilherme Biro (Insulting the referee) and 41’ 2T Oleksandr Svatok (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
Substitutions for San José Earthquakes
35’ 1T – Reid Roberts out for Bruno Wilson
45’ 2T – Jamar Ricketts out for Ousseni Bouda
67’ 2T – Ronaldo Vieira out for Beau Leroux; Preston Judd out for Noel Buck
78’ 2T – Dejuan Jones out for Nick Lima
Yellow Cards for San José Earthquakes:
40’ 1T Ronaldo Vieira (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement) and 25’ 2T Cristian Arango (Unsportsmanlike behavior)