Austin vs Vancouver Whitecaps 1-2

Vancouver Whitecaps came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Austin, with Yadaly Diaby's strike in the 71st minute deciding it after Ryan Gauld had levelled early in the second half.

Austin led at the break through Myrto Uzuni, who opened the scoring in the 40th minute. He made it 1-0 after a scoreless first half, and Austin took that advantage into half-time.

Vancouver Whitecaps replied three minutes into the second half when Ryan Gauld equalised in the 47th minute from Emmanuel Sabbi's assist. The visitors then turned the match around after making two changes in the 65th minute, with Yadaly Diaby, who came on in the 65th minute, scoring in the 71st minute from Tate Johnson's pass to make it 2-1. Austin made two changes in the 74th minute and another in the 82nd, while Vancouver Whitecaps made two more in the 81st minute and one more in the 87th, but the away side held on to the lead.

The numbers were tight. Vancouver Whitecaps had 54% of the ball and 525 passes to Austin's 450, while Austin had more shots on target, 5-3, and more saves, 1-4. Vancouver Whitecaps also had the edge in shots, 10-9, corners, 6-4, expected goals, 0.91 to 0.72, and fouls, 11-8.

Vancouver Whitecaps picked up three yellow cards, with Andrés Cubas booked in the 13th minute, Tristan Blackmon in the 36th and Ryan Gauld in the 90th minute. Austin finished without a booking, and there were no red cards.