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Abubakar, Musa Lift FC Dallas Past Austin FC at Q2 Stadium

FC Dallas secured a 2-1 victory over host Austin FC on Monday night thanks to second-half goals from Lalas Abubakar and Petar Musa.

Quincy Abbott

August 17, 20261 min read

Soccer Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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FC Dallas2
Austin FC1

August 17, 2026

Match Result

FC Dallas defeated host Austin FC with a final score of 2-1 in a regular-season contest played at Q2 Stadium on Monday, August 17, 2026. The visiting side took control late in the first half and maintained its advantage through the final whistle.

Goal Summary

The decisive moment arrived just before the break when FC Dallas forward Lalas Abubakar found the back of the net in the 45th minute plus two seconds of stoppage time, giving the visitors a narrow lead. Austin FC responded early in the second half, with Ervin Torres equalizing for the home side in the 57th minute.

The game remained tied until the 73rd minute, when FC Dallas forward Petar Musa scored the go-ahead goal. That tally proved to be the difference-maker, as neither team could find a subsequent answer. The match concluded with exactly three goals scored across the ninety minutes.

Key Performances

Lalas Abubakar was instrumental for the visitors, not only providing the opening strike but also leading all players in total shots with three attempts on goal. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni led his team’s offensive efforts with two total shots.

In the net, Brad Stuver made four saves for Austin FC to keep the score close despite trailing. FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois recorded three saves to preserve the shutout in the latter stages of the game after allowing Torres’ equalizer.

Season Context

The result improves the standing for both clubs as they continue their campaigns. After this match, Austin FC’s record stands at four wins, five draws, and ten losses. FC Dallas moves to eight wins, six draws, and five losses on the season.

Sources

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

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Quincy Abbott

Quincy Abbott covers Allen high school and area college sports.

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