Austin, TX
Gyasi Zardes Scores Late Winner as Austin FC Defeats Toronto FC 1-0
May 20, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Austin FC News Release
Austin, TEXAS – Gyasi Zardes scored a dramatic late winner to lift Austin FC to a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. The match marked Austin FC’s 43rd consecutive MLS home sellout, extending the league’s longest-active streak.
Click here to view and download photos of the Austin FC supporters’ pre-match tifo (credit Austin FC)
The Verde & Black had the first big chance of the match in the 15th minute. Nick Lima drove through the heart of the Toronto defense and played in Maxi Urruti, but the Argentine’s low shot caromed off the post.
The hosts continued to dominate the ball and the scoring opportunities in the second half. Emiliano Rigoni entered the match as a substitute and shot a free kick inches wide of the post. Adam Lundkvist then hit a powerful volley that narrowly missed the target.
Just when it looked as though their promising play wouldn’t pay off, Gyasi Zardes popped up to score the only goal of the match in the 91st minute. After Lima’s header bounced off the crossbar, Zardes guided in an accurate header to seal victory for Austin.
Goal-Scoring Summary
ATX (1-0) – Gyasi Zardes (unassisted) 90’+1′
Match Highlights (credit Apple TV)
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Match Information
Venue: Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX)
Attendance: 20,738
Weather: Partly cloudy, 76 degrees
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
Assistant Referee 1: Kathryn Nesbitt
Assistant Referee 2: Kali Smith
Fourth Official: Danielle Chesky
VAR: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
Assistant VAR: Jeff Muschik
Statistical source: Opta / MLSSoccer.com
Next Match
Austin FC will host Chicago Fire FC in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 match on Wednesday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. CT. The match will feature a live broadcast on the B/R Football YouTube channel, as well as on the B/R Football app.
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