Austin FC vs Portland Timbers, 2022 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSZac McGraw's goal helps Timbers dump Austin FC
Zac McGraw was in the right place at the right time to score the deciding goal for the visiting Portland Timbers, who were in control throughout whi
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers).
- 1': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 3': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 3': Foul by Ruben Gabrielsen (Austin FC).
- 3': Attempt missed. Bill Tuiloma (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Eryk Williamson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 4': Ethan Finlay (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 5': Attempt missed. Diego Fagúndez (Austin FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jon Gallagher with a cross.
- 5': Attempt saved. Ethan Finlay (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez.
- 5': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
- 6': Attempt saved. Maximiliano Urruti (Austin FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez.
- 6': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 7': Attempt missed. Nick Lima (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 10': Foul by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers).
- 10': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 11': Alexander Ring (Austin FC) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ruben Gabrielsen.
- 12': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 14': Offside, Portland Timbers. Santiago Moreno tries a through ball, but Dairon Asprilla is caught offside.
- 16': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Foul by Alexander Ring (Austin FC).
- 17': Goal! Austin FC 0, Portland Timbers 1. Bill Tuiloma (Portland Timbers) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Eryk Williamson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 18': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
- 21': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Santiago Moreno.
- 23': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Ethan Finlay.
- 25': Attempt missed. Nick Lima (Austin FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 26': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
- 26': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Attempt missed. Diego Fagúndez (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julio Cascante.
- 28': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Foul by Julio Cascante (Austin FC).
- 29': Attempt saved. Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dairon Asprilla.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 29': Attempt missed. Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Eryk Williamson.
- 30': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Santiago Moreno with a through ball.
- 30': Maximiliano Urruti (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 31': Offside, Austin FC. Ethan Finlay tries a through ball, but Maximiliano Urruti is caught offside.
- 33': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
- 33': Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Diego Chara.
- 35': Attempt missed. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alexander Ring.
- 37': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 38': Attempt saved. Julio Cascante (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez with a cross.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Eryk Williamson.
- 38': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Julio Cascante.
- 40': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Chara with a cross.
- 41': Attempt missed. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez with a cross.
- 42': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 42': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Offside, Portland Timbers. Aljaz Ivacic tries a through ball, but Dairon Asprilla is caught offside.
- 45': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Bill Tuiloma.
- 45': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Dairon Asprilla.
- 45'+1': Hand ball by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers).
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. Diego Fagúndez (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 45'+5': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+5': Foul by Daniel Pereira (Austin FC).
- 45'+5': Daniel Pereira (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': Substitution, Austin FC. Danny Hoesen replaces Maximiliano Urruti because of an injury.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Austin FC 0, Portland Timbers 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Austin FC 0, Portland Timbers 1.
- 49': Daniel Pereira (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
- 50': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 51': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez with a cross.
- 52': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Foul by Julio Cascante (Austin FC).
- 54': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Santiago Moreno.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Danny Hoesen (Austin FC) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez with a cross.
- 55': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Santiago Moreno.
- 56': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Diego Chara.
- 57': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Danny Hoesen following a corner.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Daniel Pereira (Austin FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 58': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Dairon Asprilla.
- 59': Attempt saved. Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Eryk Williamson.
- 62': Substitution, Austin FC. Felipe Martins replaces Daniel Pereira.
- 63': Substitution, Austin FC. Emiliano Rigoni replaces Ethan Finlay.
- 65': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 65': Foul by Ruben Gabrielsen (Austin FC).
- 65': Alexander Ring (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 66': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 66': Foul by Emiliano Rigoni (Austin FC).
- 67': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card.
- 70': Foul by Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers).
- 70': Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 71': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Yimmi Chara.
- 71': Offside, Austin FC. Alexander Ring tries a through ball, but Danny Hoesen is caught offside.
- 72': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Ruben Gabrielsen.
- 73': Attempt saved. Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco.
- 73': Goal! Austin FC 0, Portland Timbers 2. Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
- 75': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Marvin Loría replaces Sebastián Blanco.
- 75': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jaroslaw Niezgoda replaces Yimmi Chara.
- 77': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Santiago Moreno.
- 77': Attempt missed. Danny Hoesen (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez with a cross.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Danny Hoesen (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 79': Goal! Austin FC 1, Portland Timbers 2. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Felipe Martins.
- 81': Attempt saved. Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
- 81': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Brad Stuver.
- 81': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Claudio Bravo following a corner.
- 83': Substitution, Austin FC. Zan Kolmanic replaces Jon Gallagher.
- 83': Substitution, Austin FC. Hector Jimenez replaces Nick Lima.
- 84': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces Eryk Williamson.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emiliano Rigoni with a headed pass.
- 86': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 86': Julio Cascante (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Attempt missed. Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez.
- 88': Attempt missed. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Zan Kolmanic with a cross.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Felipe Martins (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sebastián Driussi.
- 90'+3': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+3': Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Diego Fagúndez (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Portland Timbers. David Ayala replaces Santiago Moreno.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Austin FC 1, Portland Timbers 2.
- 0': Match ends, Austin FC 1, Portland Timbers 2.
Statistics
 POR |
ATX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 15 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 29.3 | Possession | 70.7 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 26 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 144 | Accurate Passes | 442 |
| 212 | Passes | 506 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 12 | Crosses | 37 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 66 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 48 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 15 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 44 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 44 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Q2 Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Attendance: 20,738
Venue: Q2 Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Attendance: 20,738
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Dallas | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Austin FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | LAFC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Austin FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Stuver (GK) |
| 4 | Ruben Gabrielsen |
| 18 | Julio Cascante |
| 17 | Jon Gallagher |
| 24 | Nick Lima |
| 7 | Sebastián Driussi |
| 6 | Daniel Pereira  |
| 8 | Alexander Ring |
| 37 | Maximiliano Urruti |
| 14 | Diego Fagundez |
| 13 | Ethan Finlay |
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Aljaz Ivacic (GK) |
| 18 | Zac McGraw |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 5 | Claudio Bravo |
| 25 | Bill Tuiloma |
| 23 | Yimmi Chará |
| 19 | Eryk Williamson |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 27 | Dairon Asprilla |
| 10 | Sebastián Blanco |
| 30 | Santiago Moreno |
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