Austin FC vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotes
The Sounders ended a six-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Austin FC on Wednesday. Jordan Morris scored the opener and Albert Rusnák found the game-winner in the 90th minute. They’ll next face the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
Stats
Seattle Sounders FC 2 – Austin FC 1
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Venue: Q2 Stadium
Referee: Drew Fischer
Assistants: Cory Richardson, Walt Heatherly
Fourth Official: Matthew Corrigan
VAR: Daniel Radford
Attendance: 20,738
Weather: 95 degrees and clear
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Jordan Morris (Nico Lodeiro) 48’
ATX – Sebastian Driussi (Gyasi Zardes) 72’
SEA – Albert Rusnák 90’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
SEA – Jackson Ragen (caution) 37’
ATX – Gyasi Zardes (caution) 46’
ATX – Jhojan Valencia (caution) 53’
SEA – Nouhou (caution) 87’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei; Reed Baker-Whiting, Jackson Ragen, Xavier Arreaga, Nouhou; João Paulo (Albert Rusnák 46’), Josh Atencio, Ethan Dobbelaere (Obed Vargas 79’), Nico Lodeiro, Léo Chú (Yeimar 84’); Jordan Morris (Héber 64’)
Substitutes not used: Stefan Cleveland, Alex Roldan, Paul Rothrock, Fredy Montero, Raúl Ruidíaz
Total shots: 11
Shots on goal: 3
Fouls: 13
Offside: 0
Corner-Kicks: 6
Saves: 5
Austin FC – Brad Stuver; Matt Hedges (Leo Väisänen 65’), Jon Gallagher, Julio Cascante, Nick Lima; Jhojan Valencia (Alex Ring 74’), Sebastian Driussi, Owen Wolff; Emiliano Rigoni (Ethan Finlay 83’), Gyasi Zardes (Will Bruin 74’), Memo Rodríguez (Maxi Urruti 83’)
Substitutes not used: Matt Bersano, Hector Jimenez, CJ Fodrey, Adam Lundkvist
Total shots: 13
Shots on goal: 6
Fouls: 8
Offside: 3
Corner-kicks: 3
Saves: 1