Major League Soccer
Austin held by Philadelphia Union in 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium
Austin and Philadelphia Union shared the points after a 1-1 stalemate in Austin.
Austin and Philadelphia Union played out a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium in front of a lively home crowd. The match was a tight affair from the opening whistle, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock early on.
The first goal came in the 18th minute when C. Sullivan scored for Philadelphia Union, with N. Harriel providing the assist. The visitors celebrated as they took the lead, but their joy was short-lived.
Just three minutes later, B. Hines-Ike equalized for Austin, with J. Rosales claiming the assist. The home crowd erupted as their team found a response so quickly.
The first half ended 1-1, with both teams having done enough to suggest that the second half would be equally competitive. Unfortunately, neither side managed to find another goal despite their best efforts.
The game grew increasingly physical as it wore on, with J. Bueno of Philadelphia Union receiving a yellow card in the 38th minute. N. Pierre followed suit just before halftime, also collecting a yellow card.
In the dying moments of the match, E. Torres of Austin was shown a yellow card in the 96th minute, but it did little to change the outcome.
The final whistle blew to signal a 1-1 draw, with both teams walking away with a point each. The result leaves Austin in 14th place in the Western Conference on 20 points from 20 games, while Philadelphia Union sits in 13th in the Eastern Conference, also on 20 points from 20 matches.
Referee Rodrigo Albuquerque of the USA brought the match to a close, having overseen a contest that will be remembered for its two quick goals and the late flurry of yellow cards that failed to produce a winner.