Uzuni and Ramirez Seal Late Austin FC Victory Over Seattle

Late Surge Seals Home Win

Austin FC completed a decisive comeback at Q2 Stadium on Thursday, defeating the Seattle Sounders FC 3-1. The victory was largely defined by a potent offensive surge in the closing stages of the match, which turned a tight contest into a comfortable home result for the Texas side.

Key Moments Define Match

The hosts took an early advantage when Ilie Sánchez found the net in the 11th minute, giving Austin FC a 1-0 lead. Seattle responded with determination, and their efforts were rewarded in the 26th minute when Paul Rothrock leveled the score at 1-1. The match remained deadlocked until the final minutes, creating tension among the 20,738 spectators in attendance.

Uzuni and Ramirez Deliver the Knockout Blow

The dynamic shifted dramatically as the clock wound down. Myrto Uzuni broke the tie in the 86th minute, restoring Austin FC's lead. The home side did not let the opportunity slip away, with Christian Ramirez adding an insurance goal in stoppage time (90'+1) to finalize the 3-1 scoreline.

These two late strikes proved to be the difference-maker in a match where Seattle had threatened to steal a point.

Statistical Notes and Records

While the final score reflects Austin FC's dominance in the end, Seattle’s Paul Rothrock was the most active attacker for the visitors, registering 2 total shots throughout the game. On the defensive side, Seattle goalkeeper Andy Thomas made 3 saves in an attempt to keep the scoreline close.

Following the match, Austin FC improved their record to 4-5-7, while Seattle dropped to 7-3-5 on the season.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761674