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Austin FC beats Colorado Rapids in a thrilling match
Austin, Texas – Austin FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-2 in a thrilling match played at Q2 Stadium. The game was marked by intensity and the fight for possession of the ball, with Austin FC dominating the game for most of the time.
The first half began with an aggressive Austin FC that took the lead on the scoreboard in the 8th minute thanks to a penalty converted by Sebastián Driussi. However, Colorado Rapids tied the game in the 42nd minute with a goal from Rafael Navarro.
The second half followed the same pattern, with both teams looking for the win. Austin FC regained the lead on the scoreboard in the 90th minute with a goal from Ethan Finlay. Shortly after, a goal from Brad Hines-Ike sealed the game in favor of Austin FC.
The Colorado Rapids tried to react and scored a penalty goal in the 75th minute through Oliver Fernández. But it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat.
Austin FC finished the game with 68% possession and 14 shots on goal, while Colorado Rapids had 32% possession and 9 shots on goal.
The game was officiated by referee Chris Penso.
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Substitutions colorado rapids: at minute 7 C. Harris came in and D. Mihailovic went out., at minute 46 S. Vines came in and L. Abubakar went out., at minute 66 K. Cabral came in and C. Harris went out., at minute 87 K. Stewart-Baynes came in and J. Lewis went out., at minute 87 D. Yapi came in and O. Fernandez went out.
Substitutions austin: at minute 62 E. Finlay came in and J. Obrian went out., at minute 75 G. Zardes came in and D. Rubio went out., at minute 75 Z. Kolmanic came in and H. Jimenez went out., at minute 83 E. Torres came in and A. Ring went out., at minute 83 B. Hines-Ike came in and J. Cascante went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Austin
Colorado Rapids
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