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Six-Goal Thriller Ends in Draw at Q2 Stadium

Austin FC and San Diego FC played out a 3-3 draw on Sunday, with Christian Ramirez scoring twice late to salvage a point for the home side.

Owen Iverson

September 27, 20261 min read

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September 27, 2026

Late Rally Salvages Point

A dramatic second half produced six total goals as Austin FC and San Diego FC shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw at Q2 Stadium. The visiting team dominated the early stages of the contest, building a commanding lead before the home side mounted a furious comeback in the final quarter.

Three-Pace Comeback

San Diego FC took control in the second half, scoring three consecutive goals to establish a comfortable advantage. Aníbal Godoy opened the scoring for the visitors in the 50th minute. The goal count increased to two shortly after, with San Diego FC adding another tally in the 57th minute, though no individual scorer was listed for that specific strike.

Marcus Ingvartsen extended the lead further in the 64th minute, putting the away team firmly in control.

However, Austin FC refused to fold. Brandon Vázquez sparked the home side’s revival by finding the net in the 73rd minute. Christian Ramirez then became the hero for the hosts, scoring two quick goals to level the scoreline. Ramirez struck again in the 82nd minute to tie the game at three apiece, and he completed his brace in the 86th minute, securing a hard-fought draw.

Key Performances

Christian Ramirez was the standout offensive player for Austin FC, recording three total shots on the day. For San Diego FC, Marcus Ingvartsen led the attacking charge with four total shots. Both goalkeepers were tested frequently throughout the match. Damian Las made three saves for Austin FC, while Duran Ferree also recorded three stops for San Diego FC.

Season Context

The result leaves Austin FC with a record of 7-10-10. San Diego FC improves to 8-8-11 on the season. This match was played on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

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Owen Iverson

Owen Iverson covers Dallas high school and area college sports.

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