April 10, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Austin FC News Release
Austin, TEXAS – In front of a sold-out crowd on Sunday night at Q2 Stadium, Maxi Urruti’s strike in the 58th minute was the difference as Austin FC earned a 1-0 win over Minnesota United FC.
The first half looked similar to the previous meeting between the two sides at Q2 Stadium last season – with Austin controlling possession and Minnesota content to stay compact and limit scoring opportunities. The Verde & Black had 65 percent possession through the opening 45 minutes and outpassed the Loons 280 to 137, but each team only registered one shot.
Things began to open up in the second half, with Brad Stuver making a big save to deny Joseph Rosales in the early stages. Soon after, ATXFC got the goal its attacking intent deserved, as Urruti swept home a sweet right-footed volley from Hector Jimenez’s cross.
Urruti nearly doubled the lead and his tally in the 77th minute. Driussi played his fellow Argentine in behind the defense, but his clever chip was cleared off the line by Michael Boxall. Driussi then had an opportunity fall his way moments later, forcing a strong save from Minnesota goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.
Minnesota’s best chance of the match arrived with five minutes remaining, when Diego Fagundez was well-positioned to stop a goal-bound header from crossing the line. Dani Pereira nearly netted his first career goal in the closing moments, but in the end, the Verde & Black just needed the one goal to walk out as winners.
Goal-Scoring Summary
ATX (1-0) – Maxi Urruti (assisted by Hector Jimenez) 58′
Misconduct Summary
MIN – Wil Trapp (caution) 10′
ATX – Julio Cascante (caution) 53′
MIN – Michael Boxall (caution) 67′
ATX – Jon Gallagher (caution) 90+4′
Boxscore
Austin FC vs. Minnesota United FC | Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX) | April 10, 2022
Lineups
Austin FC: Brad Stuver, Žan Kolmanič (Jon Gallagher 61′), Ruben Gabrielsen, Julio Cascante, Hector Jimenez (Nick Lima 60′), Daniel Pereira, Alex Ring © (Owen Wolff 90′), Sebastián Driussi, Diego Fagundez, Maxi Urruti (Danny Hoesen 87′), Ethan Finlay (Jhojan Valencia 60′)
Substitutes not used: Andrew Tarbell, Kipp Keller, Felipe, Rodney Redes
Head Coach: Josh Wolff
TOTAL SHOTS: 9; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; FOULS: 20; OFFSIDE: 3; CORNER KICKS: 0; SAVES: 9
Minnesota United FC: Dayne St. Clair, Bakaye Dibassy, Michael Boxall, Kemar Lawrence (Oniel Fisher 67′), Joseph Rosales (Franco Fragapane 67′), Emanuel Reynoso, Robin Lod (Bongokhule Hlongwane 81′), Wil Trapp © (Romain Metanire 68′), Hassani Dotson, Kervin Arriaga, Luis Amarilla (Adrien Hunou 80′)
Substitutes not used: Tyler Miller, Niko Hansen, Brent Kallman, Abu Danladi
Head Coach: Adrian Heath
TOTAL SHOTS: 17; SHOTS ON GOAL: 11; FOULS: 15; OFFSIDE: 3; CORNER KICKS: 9; SAVES: 2
Match Information
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Assistant Referee 1: Kyle Atkins
Assistant Referee 2: Chris Wattam
4th Official: Rubiel Vazquez
VAR: Jair Marrufo
Assistant VAR: Eric Weisbrod
Weather: Cloudy, 79 degrees
Attendance: 20,738
Statistical Source: MLSSoccer.com / Opta
Next Match
Austin FC will play its third away match and seventh match overall of the 2022 Major League Soccer regular season against D.C. United on Saturday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. CT. The match will feature a regional TV broadcast in English language on KNVA (The CW Austin), as well as a livestream on AustinFC.com and the Austin FC app.
In Spanish language, the match will feature a livestream on UnivisionAustin.com and the Univision Austin app.
On radio, the match will be broadcast on KASE-FM (ALT 97.5) in English, as well as on TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB) in Spanish.
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