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Austin Bold FC Hold off RGVFC Toros to Claim 2-3 Road Victory

August 23, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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Austin, TX - Austin Bold FC held off Rio Grande Valley FC Toros in a 2-3 victory at H-E-B Park on Saturday night. The Bold took the lead with a pair of clinical counterattacks that ended with goals from Billy Forbes and Ates Diouf to enter halftime with a 0-2 lead. Diouf tacked on another on for Austin early in the second half. The Toros pushed hard to draw the scoreline level. Goals from Juan Carlos Obregon JR and Jonathan Jimenez put the match in reach for the home side. Austin was able to stay on top till the final whistle and take all three points back home. The Bold's five-game road trip continues as they travel to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Wednesday. Cheer on The Bold from your couch with ESPN+.

The Bold started aggressive and determined to get out to an early lead, which they found through Forbes in the 16'. From an RGV giveaway at the center circle, Xavi Baez hit a long ball towards Diouf, who's acrobatic touch perfectly fed a streaking Forbes. The forward clinically hit a left-footed strike past goalkeeper Paul Blanchette for his third of the season.

Diouf turned from provider to scorer for the second goal of the match. In the 21', Diouf received a ball from Xavi Baez and isolated an RGV defender in a one on one situation. After some fancy footwork, Diouf found some space for a right-footed strike at a difficult angle to put The Bold up 0-2.

The young forward started the second half, where we ended the first. In the 53', Diouf got his second of the night on a counter from an RGV corner. Baez found Ema Twumasi in space. Twumasi attacked the RGV backline and whipped a low hard ball across goal for Diouf to tap in at the back post.

The home side didn't give up from being down by three goals and capitalized on two aerial duels in the box. Obregon hit a powerful header into the back of the net in the 58'. From an RGV corner taken short, Robert Coronado whipped in a cross for Obregon to get on the end of to cut into The Bold's lead.

Post-Match Quotes

Billy Forbes on his goalscoring form since the USL Championship Return to Play

"For me, as a player, it feels good to settle in the team. From the restart, I wanted to come back stronger, faster, and ready to play. Whenever the coach wanted me to play, I'd be prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally. It's about getting the right mindset to get myself going as a player. It's hard just sitting for over four months, and now coming back; you get to rejoice in the fitness you built on during that time."

Ates Diouf on his performance and settling in with Austin Bold FC.

"It feels great to help the team win and, of course, to score two goals and get an assist as well. I'm growing and learning every game. We have great guys on the team. They make everything easy for me. I'm proud and happy to be part of this team."

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