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San Diego FC rallies from deficit to secure draw against Austin FC

Aníbal Godoy opened scoring for San Diego before Marcus Ingvartsen and an unnamed teammate helped them take a lead, but two late Christian Ramirez goals forced a 3-3 tie at Q2 Stadium.

Briar Keller

September 27, 20261 min read

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September 27, 2026

A Late Surge Halts Austin's Momentum

San Diego FC overcame a second-half deficit to earn a point on the road, ending its contest against Austin FC with a 3-3 draw. The visiting side demonstrated resilience after falling behind late in the match, ultimately canceling out home-field advantage at Q2 Stadium.

Goals and Key Moments

The visitors struck first in the 50th minute when Aníbal Godoy found the back of the net for San Diego FC. Austin FC responded quickly, with Brandon Vázquez scoring in the 73rd minute to level the score at 1-1. However, San Diego regained the lead shortly after the half-hour mark of the second half.

In the 82nd minute, Christian Ramirez tied the game again, only for San Diego to answer immediately. Marcus Ingvartsen scored in the 64th minute, and another unnamed player added a third goal for San Diego in the 57th minute. Ramirez completed his brace in the 86th minute, securing the final 3-3 result.

Statistical Highlights

Christian Ramirez was the standout offensive threat for Austin FC, registering three total shots on target. For San Diego FC, Marcus Ingvartsen led all players with four total shots. Goalkeeping performances were evenly matched, with Damian Las making three saves for Austin and Duran Ferree recording three stops for San Diego.

Post-Match Records

The draw leaves Austin FC with a record of 7-10-10. San Diego FC improves its standing to 8-8-11 following this contest. Both teams continue their campaign without any immediate implications regarding playoff positioning or elimination, as the regular season schedule remains ongoing.

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Briar Keller

Briar Keller covers Saratoga high school and area college sports.

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