Austin FC’s Will Bruin, a familiar name in the PNW, secured a goal in stoppage time to draw 2-2 against the Timbers late Saturday night. In the dying minutes of the match, Owen Wolff sent a gorgeous cross with pace to Bruin’s noggin, who only had to redirect the ball a bit to get the equalizer for Austin β and tally his sixth career goal against Portland. It was ATX’s second comeback goal of the night. Defender Jon Gallagher sent in a header from a Rigoni cross in the 59th minute to level the match initially. Center back Julio Cascante returned to the Starting XI as captain after a devastating injury in the season-opener.
Next, Austin FC begins its U.S. Open Cup quest with a home match against USL-side New Mexico United on Wednesday, May 10, at Q2 Stadium.
Here’s what key players of the game shared with fans on Instagram after the match.
Julio Cascante
Great team effort to comeback and bring a point back homeβ¦ πͺπΎ
So happy to be back on the field π€©ππΎ See you Wednesday yβall π’β«οΈ
Jon Gallagher
ππΌππΌββοΈ Good team performance to build on
Emi Rigoni
Important point on the road against a very tough opponent. #VamosVerdes π
Brad Stuver
Big point on the road in a tough environment. Proud of this group. We go again Wednesday π«Άπ½π!!
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