Darius RandellS clutch goal, a rebound off the post, leveled the score at 1-1 for MNUFC2 against Austin FC II. This equalizer secured a point for the Twos, pushing the game into a penalty shootout to determine who would claim the extra point. Despite the hard-fought effort, MNUFC2 ultimately fell short, losing the shootout 4-2 on Friday night.

Key Moments of the Match

• 1′: Early Offense. MNUFC2 launched a swift counterattack in the opening minute.Midfielder Alpha Kabia surged into Austin’s territory after an unsuccessful free kick by the home side, passing to forward Troy Putt. Putt’s shot forced a save from the Austin goalkeeper.
• 14′: Rizvanovich’s First Test. Austin FC II threatened with a close-range shot from Daniel Ciesla inside the MNUFC2 box. Goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich reacted quickly, deflecting the ball to prevent a goal.
• 18′: Another key Save. Rizvanovich made a diving save, denying Peter Grogan’s header after a cross from the Austin winger. The save forced a corner kick.
• 25′: Austin FC II Takes the Led (0-1). Peter Grogan found space inside the box and scored after a corner kick bounced between multiple players.
• 30′: Randell’s Attempt. Darius Randell received a pass from Loic Mesanvi and fired a shot through a defender’s legs, forcing a save from Austin goalkeeper Charlie Farrar.
• 45’+2′: Near Equalizer Denied. Anderson Farris connected on a cross and struck a one-touch shot towards the goal. Austin defender Nicolas Van Rijn made a goal-line stop, preserving Austin’s 1-0 lead before halftime.
• 63′: niang’s close Call. Babacar Niang, unmarked near the top of Austin’s box, curled a shot just wide of the upper corner after a corner kick from Farris.
• 65′: Randell Equalizes (1-1). Britton Fischer sent a long ball over the Austin defense, leading to Darius Randell’s run at goal. Randell’s initial chip shot hit the post, but he followed up with a rebound goal.
• 88′: Farris Interception. Anderson Farris intercepted a dangerous cross into MNUFC2’s six-yard box, preventing a scoring chance.
• 90’+3′: Disallowed Goal. Brady Schumacher scored off a rebound from a Loïc Mesanvi shot, but the goal was ruled offside.

Match Summary

• Goals:
  • Austin FC II: Peter Grogan (Micah burton) 25′
  • MNUFC2: Darius Randell 65′
• Shootout Summary:
  • MNUFC2: Loïc Mesanvi (Missed), Issa Saidi (Missed), Babacar Niang (Goal), Anderson Farris (Goal)
  • austin FC II: Ruben Bonachera (Goal), Jorge Alastuey (Goal), Daniel Ciesla (Goal), Antonio Gomez (Goal)
• Disciplinary Summary:
  • MNUFC2: Alpha Kabia (Caution) 8′, Darius Randell (Caution) 65′, Brady Schumacher (Caution) 68′, Babacar Niang 75′, Anderson Farris 83′
  • Austin FC II: Daniel Ciesla (Caution) 43′, Djakaria Barro 80′

Team Lineups

• MNUFC2 XI: GK kayne Rizvanovich; D Anderson Farris, britton Fischer, Kisa Kiingi, muba Nour; M Babacar Niang, Alpha Kabia (Brady Schumacher 66′), Aidan Martinez (Carlos Casillas-Lopez 78′); F Troy Putt (Issa saidi 66′), Loic Mesanvi ©, darius Randell
• Substitutes Not Used: GK Kai Zeruhn; D Dom Mawing; M Will Schmidt; F Ari van Mol
• Austin FC II XI: GK Charlie Farrar; D Ruben Bonachera, Antonio Gomez ©, Nicolas Van Rijn, Daniel Ciesla; M Ervin torres jr. (Adrian Gonzalez 60′, Chris Avila 78′), Jorge Alastuey, Djakaria Barro; F Bryant Farkarlun (Diego Abarca 61′), Micah Burton (Mohammad Badawiya 60′), Peter Grogan (Vlad Danciutiu 72′)
• Substitutes Not Used: GK Marcus Alstrup; D Santiago Maynez