Late Goals Decide at Q2 Stadium
Real Salt Lake defeated Austin FC 2-1 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The visiting team claimed the win after a decisive stretch of second-half action, overcoming an early deficit to take the three points. The match featured exactly three goals, all occurring in the final forty-five minutes of play, leaving both teams with significant implications for their remaining schedules.
Second-Half Swing
The scoring sequence began in the 52nd minute when Jorge Alastuey found the back of the net for the home side. Austin FC appeared to have taken control, but Real Salt Lake responded swiftly. Just three minutes later, in the 55th minute, Saba Lobjanidze struck back to equalize the score at 1-1.
The momentum shifted further in the 61st minute when Morgan Guilavogui scored the winner for the visitors, putting Real Salt Lake ahead 2-1. No further goals were recorded after that moment, allowing the visitors to maintain their lead until the final whistle.
Statistical Standout
While the goal tally was low, individual performances provided key insights into the match dynamics. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni was the most active attacker, registering five total shots on goal. In the defensive department, Damian Las made two saves to keep the score from becoming more lopsided.
