In week 7 of the United States – MLS 2024 tournament, Austin FC defeated SJ Earthquakes with a score of 4-3 and a double from midfielder Sebastián Driussi.

In week 7 of the United States – MLS 2024 tournament, Austin FC defeated SJ Earthquakes with a score of 4-3 and a double from midfielder Sebastián Driussi. The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Sebastián Driussi (16′ 2T, from a penalty and 55′ 2T), Jader Obrian (18′ 2T) and Guilherme Biro (21′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Paul Marie (19′ 1T), Jeremy Ebobisse (12′ 2T) and Amahl Pellegrino (28′ 2T).

Sebastián Driussi emerged as the most outstanding player of the match. The Austin FC midfielder scored 2 goals and looked for the opposite goal with 5 shots.

Cristian Espinoza also stood out at the Q2 Stadium. The San José Earthquakes attacker shot at the opposing goal on 2 occasions and made 2 correct passes.

The game was interrupted due to the number of fouls committed by both teams. There were a large number of reprimands: Tanner Beason, Jon Gallagher, Carlos Akapo, Paul Marie, Jader Obrian and Brad Stuver.

Austin FC coach Josh Wolff proposed a 4-5-1 formation with Brad Stuver in goal; Jon Gallagher, Julio Cascante, Brendan Hines-Ike and Héctor Jiménez on the defensive line; Alexander Ring, Daniel Pereira, Owen Wolff, Sebastián Driussi and Jader Obrian in the middle; and Diego Rubio in the attack.

For its part, Luis González Gallaguer’s team took the field with a 4-3-3 formation with William Yarbrough between the three sticks; Carlos Akapo, Tanner Beason, Rodrigues and Paul Marie on defense; Alfredo Morales, Carlos Gruezo and Nikolas Tsakiris in the midfield; and Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse and Benji Kikanovic up front.

Referee Lukasz Szpala was in charge of supervising the game at the Q2 Stadium.

On the next date Austin FC will face St. Louis City as a visitor, while SJ Earthquakes will play at home against Colorado Rapids.