Ramírez scores twice as Austin rally to 3–3 draw with San Diego

Ramírez drags you back from 3–0 down

Austin FC 3–3 San Diego FC at Q2. You were three goals down and you walked out with a point. Christian Ramírez scored twice late in the second half to complete the comeback (1). That is eight matches unbeaten now (1).

Playoff math is getting tight

31 points from 27 games, 13th of 15 in the Western Conference, minus 12 goal difference. The form line reads D D W D D. Points are coming. Wins are not, and that is the problem with five matches left.

Nashville at home on Oct. 11

Your next game is Nashville SC at Q2 on Sunday, Oct. 11 (2) (1). San Diego, meanwhile, head to the New York Red Bulls (2).

Fan reactions

The mood is mixed. One thread wants to know if Brandon Vázquez's goal is a sign of something finally clicking, another is openly asking whether the playoff door is still open. The late drama against San Diego has fans buzzing, though at least one thread is more worried about who was between the posts.

Playoff talk on r/AustinFC

Sources

  • 1. sports.yahoo.com — Christian Ramírez scores two late goals to help Austin rally for 3-3 draw with San Diego
  • 2. news.google.com — Highlights: Austin FC 3-3 San Diego FC (MLS) - OneFootball
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