Austin FC and San Diego FC Share Points in Six-Goal Thriller

Late Rally Stalls in Dead Heat

Austin FC and San Diego FC played out an entertaining six-goal draw on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Q2 Stadium. The visiting San Diego FC side dominated the first half of the decisive sequence, building a commanding lead before Austin FC mounted a rapid comeback in the final twenty minutes to secure a share of the points.

Goals Flip Momentum

San Diego FC took control early in the second period. Aníbal Godoy opened the scoring for the visitors in the 50th minute. The momentum continued as San Diego FC added another goal in the 57th minute, though the specific scorer was not recorded in the match data.

Marcus Ingvartsen restored a two-goal cushion for the visitors just seven minutes later, slotting home in the 64th minute to make it 3-0.

Austin FC refused to surrender, igniting a flurry of offense to close the gap. Brandon Vázquez pulled one back for the home side in the 73rd minute. Christian Ramirez then provided the spark needed to level the contest, scoring twice in quick succession. Ramirez found the net in the 82nd minute and again in the 86th minute, completing the comeback and forcing a tie.

Key Performers

Christian Ramirez led all players in attacking output for Austin FC with three total shots, directly contributing to two of his team’s three goals. His finishing proved crucial in overturning the deficit.

On the defensive end, both goalkeepers were tested frequently. San Diego FC’s Marcus Ingvartsen was the most active attacker for his side, recording four total shots. Austin FC goalkeeper Damian Las and San Diego FC goalkeeper Duran Ferree each made three saves to keep their respective teams in the game during high-pressure moments.

Season Standings Update

The result leaves both Texas-area clubs with updated records as they continue their campaigns. Austin FC improved to 7-10-10 on the season. San Diego FC moved to 8-8-11 following this encounter.

Sources

ESPN