Christian Ramirez’s 2 goals complete Austin’s 3-3 recovery

Christian Ramirez scored twice as Austin drew 3-3 with San Diego at Q2 Stadium on Sunday. The result kept both teams in their existing Western Conference positions.

How it happened

The first half ended 0-0 before San Diego took control of the scoreline. Aníbal Godoy made it 0-1 in the 50th minute, Mikkel Desler’s own goal made it 0-2 in the 57th, and Marcus Ingvartsen scored San Diego’s third in the 64th minute, assisted by Anders Dreyer. Austin responded through Brandon Vazquez in the 73rd minute, with Ervin Torres assisting, before Ramirez scored in the 82nd minute with Jon Bell’s assist and again in the 86th minute, assisted by Jon Gallagher.

The numbers

San Diego had 58% possession and completed 620 accurate passes, compared with Austin’s 42% possession and 406 accurate passes. The visitors also had 15 total shots to Austin’s 13, but Austin recorded 6 shots on goal against San Diego’s 5. Both goalkeepers made 3 saves, while Austin committed 12 fouls to San Diego’s 6.

Who decided it

Ramirez was Austin’s defining contributor, finishing with a match rating of 8.7 after 90 minutes. His 2 goals came from 3 shots on target, while Vazquez also scored and registered a rating of 8.0 with 2 shots on target.

Why it matters

San Diego remain #12 in the Western Conference on 32 points from 27 games, while Austin are #13 on 31 points from 27 games, leaving San Diego 1 point ahead (32 v 31). Vancouver Whitecaps lead the Western Conference on 50 points; Austin trail by 19 and San Diego by 18.