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Austin FC Draws San Jose in Late Equalizer at Q2 Stadium

Guilherme Biro’s 96th-minute strike secured a 1-1 draw for Austin FC against San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Q2 Stadium.

Brooks Avery

September 6, 20262 min read

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San Jose Earthquakes1
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September 6, 2026

Late Strike Secures Point

A 96th-minute goal by Guilherme Biro was the decisive moment in a tightly contested 1-1 draw between Austin FC and the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The match concluded at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, with both sides sharing the spoils after a dramatic finish that kept the home side from suffering a loss.

The final tally stood at one goal for each team, capping a session where defensive resilience was as critical as attacking flair.

Goal Timeline

The visitors struck first to take an early lead. In the 8th minute, Beau Leroux found the back of the net for San Jose Earthquakes, putting the away side ahead early in the first half. Austin FC spent the remainder of the regulation time seeking an equalizer, but it was not until the sixth minute of stoppage time that the balance was restored.

Guilherme Biro scored for Austin FC in the 90'+6' minute, ensuring the home team earned a valuable point late in the contest. These were the only two goals recorded in the match, with no other scoring events occurring during the 90 minutes plus stoppage time.

Key Performances

Statistical highlights from the match reveal a competitive effort from both squads. Brandon Vázquez of Austin FC was the most active shooter for the home side, registering five total shots on goal. On the other side, San Jose’s Beau Leroux contributed four total shots, complementing his early goal.

Between the posts, Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver recorded one save, while San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Angus Gunn made two saves to help preserve the result.

Season Standing

Following this draw, Austin FC’s season record stands at 6 wins, 7 losses, and 10 draws. San Jose Earthquakes improved their record to 10 wins, 5 losses, and 8 draws. The result reflects the ongoing competitive nature of the league, with both teams continuing to accumulate points in their respective campaigns.

No further context regarding playoff positioning or series aggregates is provided in the official match data.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761778

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Brooks Avery

Brooks Avery covers Sherman sports, from high school teams to Austin College athletics.

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