Musa seals late win for Dallas over Austin FC

Late Strike Decides Match

FC Dallas secured a 2-1 victory over Austin FC in a closely contested matchup at Q2 Stadium. The visiting team managed to edge out the home side on Monday, August 17, 2026, thanks to a crucial late goal that shifted the momentum in their favor.

The result improved the standing of the Dallas squad while leaving the Austin FC roster with a mixed record for the season.

Goal Timeline

The scoring began in stoppage time of the first half when Lalas Abubakar put FC Dallas ahead with a goal in the 45th minute plus two. Austin FC responded quickly after the break, with Ervin Torres finding the back of the net in the 57th minute to equalize the score.

The game remained tied until the 73rd minute, when Petar Musa delivered the winning goal for FC Dallas. There were exactly three goals scored in the entire match, with no further scoring after Musa's strike.

Statistical Highlights

Both goalkeepers displayed solid performances between the posts. Brad Stuver recorded four saves for Austin FC, while Jonathan Sirois made three saves for FC Dallas. On the offensive side, Lalas Abubakar was the most active shooter for Dallas with three total shots. Myrto Uzuni led the attacking efforts for Austin FC, registering two total shots throughout the contest.

Season Records

Following the final whistle, the league records were updated to reflect the outcome. FC Dallas now holds a record of 8 wins, 6 losses, and 5 draws. Austin FC finishes the match with a record of 4 wins, 5 losses, and 10 draws. The match concluded with the final score standing at FC Dallas 2, Austin FC 1.

Sources

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