The Austin Soccer Team earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Portland on Saturday night, thanks to a late goal by midfielder Bruin.
The match started off with Portland taking the lead in the first half, but Austin responded quickly with a goal from forward Jaxon to level the score. The teams traded chances throughout the second half, but neither could find the back of the net until Bruin’s late strike.
Bruin’s goal came in the 87th minute, when he received a pass from defender Ryan and fired a shot into the top corner of the net. The goal was Bruin’s first of the season and it gave Austin a much-needed point in the standings.
The draw was a positive result for Austin, who had lost their previous two matches. It was also a great performance by Bruin, who had been struggling to find his form since joining the team in the offseason.
The result leaves Austin in fourth place in the standings, just two points behind Portland. With five matches left in the season, Austin will be looking to continue their good form and push for a playoff spot.
The match was a thrilling one for fans of both teams, and it showed that Austin is capable of competing with the top teams in the league. With Bruin’s late goal, Austin has given themselves a chance to make a run at the playoffs and make some noise in the league this season.
