Austin FC Falls Short of Comeback in 3-3 Draw with San Diego

San Diego Strikes First in Austin

The visit to Q2 Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2026, ended in a stalemate that left both teams with a single point. Although Austin FC controlled the closing minutes, they could not convert their momentum into a victory against San Diego FC. The match finished 3-3, a result that reflects the high-scoring nature of the second half.

San Diego FC arrived as the visitors and established an early advantage that Austin FC struggled to erase until the final stretch of the game.

A Second-Half Masterclass

The first half remained goalless, setting the stage for a dramatic shift after the break. Aníbal Godoy broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, giving the visitors the lead. San Diego FC quickly extended their advantage in the 57th minute, though the specific scorer for that strike was not listed in the official match details.

Marcus Ingvartsen completed a treble for the visitors in the 64th minute, putting San Diego FC ahead 3-0. At that point, the match appeared to be slipping away from the home side, with San Diego FC holding a significant cushion heading into the final twenty minutes.

Austin FC’s Late Push

Brandon Vázquez began the home team's revival in the 73rd minute, scoring the first goal for Austin FC. The pressure mounted as Christian Ramirez added to the tally in the 82nd minute, narrowing the gap to one goal. The momentum shifted decisively in the final moments when Ramirez found the net again in the 86th minute.

This goal tied the match at 3-3, securing a draw for the home side. Despite the frantic effort, Austin FC could not find a fourth goal to claim the win.

Post-Match Statistics

Christian Ramirez was the standout performer for Austin FC, registering three total shots on target. His efforts were crucial in dragging the team back into contention. For San Diego FC, Marcus Ingvartsen was equally active, recording four total shots.

On the defensive side, goalkeepers Damian Las for Austin FC and Duran Ferree for San Diego FC each made three saves. The final records stand at 7-10-10 for Austin FC and 8-8-11 for San Diego FC. This draw leaves both teams with mixed results as the season progresses.

Sources

ESPN