MLS Austin FC

Austin FC Falls to Minnesota United FC, 1-0

October 17, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Austin FC News Release


Austin, TEXAS - Austin FC fell 1-0 to Minnesota United FC on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium, as Franco Fragapane's first-half goal proved to be the difference in a close contest. Austin topped Minnesota in almost every major attacking metric, outshooting the Loons 19 to 12, creating 15 chances to the visitors' 11, and completing 482 passes to their 203.

ATXFC started with promise, creating a trio of chances in the opening 10 minutes. But despite the hosts' attacking intent, Minnesota opened the scoring through Fragapane in the 16th minute. A low cross from Hassani Dotson picked out the Argentine unmarked at the far post, and Fragapane made no mistake with a close-range finish.

After falling behind, Austin continued to play on the front foot and nearly found the equalizer on multiple occasions before halftime. The most notable of those took place in the 43rd minute, when Tomás Pochettino found himself in space eight yards from goal but slipped as he struck his shot.

The second half was a similar story for the Verde & Black. A dangerous volley from Moussa Djitté tested Minnesota goalkeeper Tyler Miller in the 71st minute, and Cecilio Domínguez curled a shot inches wide of the post seven minutes later.

ATXFC had one more fantastic chance right before the final whistle, as McKinze Gaines did well to beat multiple defenders and play in a cross to Sebastián Driussi. Driussi's header went over the bar though, and for all of Austin's possession and opportunities, the team was unable to break down a resolute Minnesota defense in the end.

Goal-Scoring Summary

MIN (0-1) - Franco Fragapane (assisted by Hassani Dotson) 16'

Misconduct Summary

ATX - Julio Cascante (caution) 42'

MIN - Emanuel Reynoso (caution) 59'

MIN - Chase Gasper (caution) 90'+2'

MIN - Osvaldo Alonso (caution) 90'+3'

Media Assets

Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff digital press conference

Austin FC Goalkeeper Brad Stuver digital press conference

Boxscore

Austin FC vs Minnesota United FC | Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX) | October 16, 2021

Lineups

Austin FC: Brad Stuver, Julio Cascante, Jhohan Romaña, Žan Kolmanič, Hector Jimenez. (Nick Lima 90'+1'), Cecilio Domínguez (Kekuta Manneh 87'), Sebastián Driussi, Alex Ring ©, Tomás Pochettino, Diego Fagundez (McKinze Gaines 80'), Moussa Djitté (Jon Gallagher 80')

Substitutes not used: Sebastian Berhalter, Andrew Tarbell, Jared Stroud, Freddy Kleemann, Rodney Redes

Head Coach: Josh Wolff

TOTAL SHOTS: 19; SHOTS ON GOAL: 8; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDE: 3; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 2

Minnesota United FC: Tyler Miller, Michael Boxall, Bakaye Dibassy, Romain Métanire, Chase Gasper, Robin Lod (Ethan Finlay 73'), Franco Fragapane, Osvaldo Alonso ©, Emanuel Reynoso (Fanendo Adi 90'+1'), Hassani Dotson, Adrien Hunou (Joseph Rosales 78')

Substitutes not used: Niko Hansen, Brent Kallman, Jan Gregus, D.J. Taylor, Dayne St. Clair, Jacori Hayes

Head Coach: Adrian Heath

TOTAL SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 3; FOULS: 9; OFFSIDE: 0; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 8

Match Information

Referee: Michael Radchuk

Assistant Referee 1: Jeremy Hanson

Assistant Referee 2: Chris Elliott

4th Official: Chris Penso

Weather: Clear, 65 degrees

Statisical source: MLSsoccer.com / Opta

Next Match

Austin FC will travel to PayPal Park for its fifteenth road match of the MLS 2021 regular season against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, October 20. The match will feature a regional TV broadcast in English language on KNVA (The CW Austin) and a radio broadcast on ALT 97.5 FM, as well as a livestream via the Austin FC and Q2 Stadium app and AustinFC.com. In Spanish language the match will be featured on radio on TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB) and via the Univision 62 Austin Mobile App and UnivisionAustin.com.

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