Abubakar and Musa Lift FC Dallas Past Austin FC in Monday Night Thriller

Match Result

FC Dallas emerged victorious in a tightly contested regular-season matchup against Austin FC, securing a 2-1 win at Q2 Stadium. The visiting side overcame an early deficit to claim all three points on Monday, August 17, 2026, improving their standing while the home team fell short despite a spirited effort.

Key Moments

The first half concluded with Austin FC taking a narrow advantage. In stoppage time of the first period, Lalas Abubakar found the back of the net for FC Dallas just before the break, leveling the score at 1-1. The visitors then took control in the second half. Petar Musa scored in the 73rd minute to put FC Dallas ahead, a lead they would not relinquish.

Austin FC responded with urgency, and Ervin Torres managed to find the back of the net in the 57th minute, briefly restoring parity before Abubakar’s earlier strike had already shifted momentum. However, the final whistle confirmed a 2-1 advantage for the visitors. The match featured exactly three goals, with no additional tallies recorded by either side.

Statistical Highlights

Lalas Abubakar was instrumental for FC Dallas, not only scoring one of the decisive goals but also leading his team in total shots with three attempts on target. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni led the attack with two total shots. In goal, Brad Stuver made four saves to keep Austin FC competitive, while FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois recorded three stops to preserve the victory.

Season Standings

The result updates the records for both Texas-based clubs. Austin FC now holds a record of 4-5-10 following this defeat. FC Dallas improves their standing to 8-6-5 with this win. The outcome leaves both teams navigating the middle portion of the conference standings, with no implications regarding playoff advancement or elimination stated at this time.

Sources

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