HOUSTON (KXAN) — Austin FC lost 2-0 to the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday.
Amine Bassi scored a penalty for Houston in the 71st minute after Austin FC defender Adam Lundkvist had a handball inside the box. Hector Herrera equalized in the 86th minute with a left-footed shot past Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver. Griffin Dorsey crossed in the center of the box for Herrera before he beat Stuffer on the left.
It was Houston’s first win of the season, giving them an early advantage in the Glory Cup standings.
Austin FC came close in the 12th minute but Maxi Urruti’s header went wide of the right post after a superb pass from Jon Gallagher. Houston goalie Steve Clark was injured in the first half but played and saved all five of Austin’s field goals.
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Austin FC midfielder Emiliano Rigoni (left) attempts a field goal against Houston Dynamo midfielder Arthur during the first half of a Major League Soccer game on Saturday, March 18, 2023 (Right) Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo midfielder Amin Brazil (8) is caught by Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) while chasing the ball during the first half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. age) catch. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Austin FC forward Maxi Uruti, left, passes the ball in front of Houston Dynamo forward Tate Schmidt, right, during the first half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo forward Ivan Franco (7) tries to stop Austin FC defender Zakormanic (23) during the first half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. ) attack. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Austin FC linebacker Leo Vassanen, second from right, and Houston Dynamo goalie Steve Clark, 12, during the first half of a Major League Soccer game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Aged) a save and a collision occurred. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo center fielder Amin Brazil, right, celebrates during a penalty shootout against Austin FC during the second half of a Major League Soccer game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Imitation of bow and arrow. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo midfielder Amin Brazil scores a penalty kick against Austin during the second half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera (L) walks over forward Sebastian Ferrera (9) during the second half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. and Austin FC midfielder Alexander Lim (8) in front of a shot attempt. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo midfielders Hector Herrera, left, and Adalberto Carrasquera play against Herrera during the second half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Hugging after scoring a goal at Austin FC. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo forward Ivan Franco poses against Austin FC forward Diego Fagundes (14) during the second half of a Major League Soccer game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023 The side tries to win the header. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen yells at players during the first half of his team’s MLS football game against Austin FC, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Austin FC defender Zakormanic, right, passes the ball against Houston Dynamo forward Ivan Franco during the second half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Austin FC defender Adam Lundquist (L) slides against Houston Dynamo forward Ivan Franco (7) during the second half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira, left, kicks the ball in front of Houston Dynamo forward Cory Baird, 11, during the second half of an MLS football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023 open. (AP Photo/Michael Vick) -
Houston Dynamo center fielder Amin Brazil (left) holds Austin FC as Gallagher moves the ball during the second half of an MLB football game in Houston, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Forward Jon Gallagher (right). (AP Photo/Michael Vick)
Austin has 52 percent possession but is 15-13 and 7-5 in field goals. Houston had seven corners, Austin had four, and Houston was called for 14 fouls and two yellow cards. Austin FC received 3 yellow cards for 12 fouls. Leo Väisänen, Diego Fagundez and Lundkvist were all included in the referee’s disciplinary books.
FC Austin (2-2-0, 6 points) returns to action on March 25 at home against the Colorado Rapids.
