Abubakar and Musa Lead FC Dallas Past Austin FC in Q2 Stadium

Match Result

FC Dallas defeated Austin FC with a final score of 2-1 in a regular-season contest played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The visiting squad took control late in the game to secure the win on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Goal Timeline

The match remained deadlocked until the closing moments of the first half. In the 45th minute plus two minutes of stoppage time, FC Dallas broke the tie. Lalas Abubakar scored for the visitors, giving them a 1-0 advantage as they headed into halftime.

Austin FC responded early in the second period to equalize the contest. In the 57th minute, Ervin Torres found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1 and keeping the outcome uncertain.

The decisive moment arrived in the 73rd minute. Petar Musa scored for FC Dallas, restoring their lead. This goal proved to be the winner, as no further goals were scored by either side for the remainder of the regulation time. The match concluded with exactly three total goals.

Key Statistics and Records

Lalas Abubakar was a key offensive contributor for FC Dallas, recording 3 total shots on target during the match. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni led the attacking effort with 2 total shots.

In goal, Jonathan Sirois made 3 saves for FC Dallas to help protect the lead. Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver recorded 4 saves in an attempt to keep his team in the contest.

Following this result, Austin FC’s record stands at 4 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. FC Dallas improves their regular-season standing to 8 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761717