FC Dallas secured a 2-1 victory over Austin FC in an intense match on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas. Petar Musa was the star of the game, scoring in the first half and providing an assist for Jesús Ferreira’s goal in the second half.
Dallas took an early lead with an unassisted goal by Musa in the 4th minute, marking his fourth goal of the season. Ferreira extended the lead with his second goal of the season, assisted by Musa and rookie midfielder Patrickson Delgado.
Austin FC fought back in the 84th minute when Sebastián Driussi scored unassisted, but it wasn’t enough to secure a comeback. Brad Stuver made a crucial save for Austin, who had entered the game with three consecutive shutouts.
Maarten Paes made four saves for Dallas, helping secure the win and maintain their lead in the all-time series against Austin. The victory was a sweet redemption for Dallas, who had previously lost to Austin on March 30.
With this win, Dallas improved their record to 3-6-2, while Austin FC fell to 4-4-4. Austin will now return home to face the Houston Dynamo, while Dallas will travel to play the Houston Dynamo in their next match. The rivalry between these Texas teams continues to heat up as the season progresses.