“Jon Bell gives Austin the early advantage with a well-taken opener”
“Richie Laryea produces a moment of magic with a left-footed shot into the top left corner to put Toronto ahead”
Pivotal“Christian Ramirez's clinical finish appears to secure victory for Austin with eight minutes remaining”
Pivotal“Kobe Franklin salvages a dramatic point for Toronto, scoring from close range just two minutes after hitting the post”
Pivotal
Toronto
Austin
Outstanding performance
Austin•GoalkeeperToronto FC and Austin FC produced a thrilling 3-3 draw in a match that swung dramatically throughout both halves. After Austin's Jon Bell gave the visitors an early lead, Toronto responded through Dániel Sallói's close-range finish before Richie Laryea's sublime left-footed effort put the hosts ahead. Austin's quality in the final third shone through as Facundo Torres leveled with a clinical finish, before substitute Christian Ramirez looked to have stolen all three points with a late strike. However, Kobe Franklin's dramatic equalizer in the 88th minute, moments after hitting the post, ensured a share of the spoils. The match showcased end-to-end football with Toronto creating more clear-cut chances (11 shots on target vs 6) but Austin's superior possession and efficiency nearly proved decisive.
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Lazar Stefanovic from Toronto FC misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. He was assisted by Alonso Coello, who provided a cross after a corner.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Oleksandr Svatok concedes.
Foul by Besard Sabovic of Austin FC.
Emilio Aristizábal of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Emilio Aristizábal comes on for José Cifuentes.
Substitution for Austin FC: CJ Fodrey comes on for Myrto Uzuni.
Substitution for Austin FC: Ilie Sánchez comes on for Joseph Rosales.
Handball by Malik Henry for Toronto FC.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 10 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Facundo Torres of Austin FC.
Kobe Franklin wins a free kick for Toronto FC in the defensive half.
Joseph Rosales from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kobe Franklin of Toronto FC.
Alonso CoelloYellow CardAlonso Coello of Toronto FC receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Alonso Coello of Toronto FC.
Facundo Torres from Austin FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Goal! Kobe Franklin scores for Toronto FC with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the bottom right corner. The match is now tied at 3-3.
Malik Henry from Toronto FC hits the right post with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Dániel Sallói's cross.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Guilherme Biro from Austin FC.
Toronto FC win a corner after Jon Gallagher concedes.
Attempt missed by Myrto Uzuni of Austin FC, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Goal! Christian Ramirez scores for Austin FC with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The match score is now Toronto FC 2, Austin FC 3.
Attempt missed. Facundo Torres from Austin FC takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes wide to the right. Guilherme Biro provided the assist with a headed pass.
Josh Sargent's attempt from the center of the box is saved by Brad Stuver in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Dániel Sallói's cross.
Lazar StefanovićYellow CardLazar Stefanovic of Toronto FC receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Lazar Stefanovic of Toronto FC.
Myrto Uzuni from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Robert Taylor
Goal! Facundo Torres scores for Austin FC with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The match is now tied at 2-2, with an assist from Robert Taylor.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Josh Sargent from Toronto FC.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Josh Sargent of Toronto FC.
Lazar Stefanovic's header from the center of the box for Toronto FC is blocked.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Guilherme Biro concedes.
Substitution for Austin FC: Besard Sabovic comes on for Nicolás Dubersarsky.
Substitution for Austin FC: Christian Ramirez comes on for Mikkel Desler.
Foul committed by José Cifuentes of Toronto FC.
Facundo Torres from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal! Richie Laryea scores for Toronto FC with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner. The score is now Toronto FC 2, Austin FC 1.
Zane Monlouis of Toronto FC has his header from the center of the box saved by Brad Stuver of Austin FC, who makes the stop in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Alonso Coello's cross.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Oleksandr Svatok concedes.
José Cifuentes from Toronto FC has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Josh Sargent.
Mikkel Desler from Austin FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Dániel Sallói against Toronto FC.
Mikkel Desler of Austin FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Lazar Stefanovic comes on for Raheem Edwards.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Malik Henry comes on for Derrick Etienne Jr.
Attempt missed. Robert Taylor from Austin FC takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Austin FC after Richie Laryea concedes.
Facundo Torres from Austin FC has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. Mikkel Desler provided the assist.
Jon Gallagher's header from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the top right corner by Luka Gavran. The attempt was assisted by Robert Taylor's cross.
Substitution for Austin FC: Robert Taylor comes on for Jayden Nelson.
Facundo Torres of Austin FC is caught offside.
Derrick Etienne Jr. of Toronto FC is caught offside.
José CifuentesYellow CardJosé Cifuentes of Toronto FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by José Cifuentes of Toronto FC.
Myrto Uzuni wins a free kick for Austin FC in the defensive half.
Goal! Dániel Sallói scores for Toronto FC with a right-footed shot from very close range. The match is now 1-1.
Jayden Nelson from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kobe Franklin of Toronto FC.
Richie Laryea of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Myrto Uzuni of Austin FC.
Derrick Etienne Jr. is caught offside for Toronto FC.
The second half begins with the score at Toronto FC 0, Austin FC 1.
The first half ends with Toronto FC trailing Austin FC 1-0.
Attempt saved. Dániel Sallói's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Foul committed by Raheem Edwards of Toronto FC.
Jon Gallagher of Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Guilherme BiroYellow CardGuilherme Biro from Austin FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
The match is currently delayed due to an injury to Guilherme Biro from Austin FC.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Alonso Coello of Toronto FC.
Guilherme BiroYellow CardGuilherme Biro from Austin FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kobe Franklin from Toronto FC.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Jon Gallagher's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Jayden Nelson of Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Jayden Nelson of Austin FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Guilherme Biro of Austin FC.
Raheem EdwardsYellow CardRaheem Edwards of Toronto FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Raheem Edwards of Toronto FC.
Joseph Rosales from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Toronto FC after a concession by Mikkel Desler.
Derrick Etienne Jr. from Toronto FC misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right, sending it too high. Alonso Coello provided the assist.
José Cifuentes of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Oleksandr Svatok of Austin FC.
Josh Sargent's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Brad Stuver. The attempt was assisted by Alonso Coello.
Foul committed by Myrto Uzuni of Austin FC.
Dániel Sallói wins a free kick for Toronto FC in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jon Gallagher of Austin FC.
Austin FC wins a corner after Luka Gavran concedes.
Jayden Nelson from Austin FC misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high, assisted by Facundo Torres.
Myrto Uzuni's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Luka Gavran.
Richie Laryea commits a handball for Toronto FC.
Foul committed by Jayden Nelson of Austin FC.
Foul committed by Jayden Nelson of Austin FC.
Richie Laryea of Toronto FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Austin FC after Dániel Sallói concedes.
Corner awarded to Austin FC after a concession by Raheem Edwards.
Corner awarded to Austin FC after Zane Monlouis concedes.
Foul committed by Oleksandr Svatok of Austin FC.
Raheem Edwards of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Austin FC after Luka Gavran concedes.
Attempt saved. Facundo Torres from Austin FC has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Luka Gavran from Toronto FC saves it in the top center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Jayden Nelson.
Foul committed by José Cifuentes of Toronto FC.
Nicolás Dubersarsky from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Derrick Etienne Jr. from Toronto FC has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Brad Stuver of Austin FC. The attempt was assisted by Josh Sargent with a headed pass.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nicolás Dubersarsky of Austin FC.
Attempt missed. Josh Sargent of Toronto FC heads the ball from the center of the box.
Nicolás DubersarskyYellow CardNicolás Dubersarsky from Austin FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Nicolás DubersarskyRed CardNicolás Dubersarsky from Austin FC receives a red card for violent conduct.
Raheem Edwards from Toronto FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Nicolás Dubersarsky of Austin FC.
Foul committed by José Cifuentes of Toronto FC.
Facundo Torres from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Jon Bell concedes.
Foul committed by Jonathan Osorio of Toronto FC.
Jayden Nelson from Austin FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jayden Nelson of Austin FC.
Richie Laryea wins a free kick for Toronto FC in the defensive half.
Kobe Franklin's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Brad Stuver in the center of the goal.
Dániel Sallói's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Raheem Edwards provided the assist with a headed pass.
Derrick Etienne Jr. of Toronto FC has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Brad Stuver of Austin FC, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
Attempt saved. Josh Sargent's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Brad Stuver. The shot was assisted by José Cifuentes with a headed pass.
