Austin FC II twice came back from a one-goal deficit to earn a point on the road against Sporting Kansas City II on Sunday night at Rock Chalk Park.
Beto Avila gave the parents an early lead in the 25th minute only for the Verde & Black to equalize two minutes later when Jimmy Farkarlun burst down the right wing to force an own goal. Austin almost put themselves in front just before half-time as Sébastien Pineau’s shot hit the post, only for Avila to score his and SKC II’s goal of the match in stoppage time.
ATXFC II was able to score a goal of their own in the last time of the second half. Cheick Touré’s long-range shot was deflected in, ensuring the Verde & Black would take home a point from Kansas despite going down in the ensuing penalty shootout.
SKC (1-0) – Beto Avila 25′
ATX (1-1) – Haris Alisah (own goal) 27′
SKC (2-1) – Beto Avila 45+3′
ATX (2-2) – Chris Rindov (own goal) 90+2′
Location: Rock Chalk Park (Lawrence, KS)
Weather: Partly cloudy, 75 degrees
Referee: Alexandra Billeter
Assistant Referee: Justin Mack
Assistant Referee: Joseph Macht
Fourth official: Jacob Larson
Austin FC II will play its 8th home game and 15th game overall of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro regular season against the Real Monarchs on Friday, July 5 at 8:00 PM CT at Parmer Field in St. Louis. David’s Performance Center. The match will be available to watch on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
