mls-en : St. Louis City vs Austin, 2023-08-21
Icaro
In one of the most enjoyable and spirited matches of the season, St. Louis City SC dominated in a 6-3 triumph over Austin FC at CITYPARK in St. Louis, Missouri.
St. Louis City came out strong and never relinquished the lead they took early in the first half when Tim Parker scooped in a header off an assist from Eduard Löwen in the 22nd minute. Nicholas Gioacchini doubled the home side's lead just before halftime, paving the way for a thrilling second half.
The second half started off with another goal from Nicholas Gioacchini, but Austin FC managed to claw back a goal in the 61st minute thanks to a penalty scored by Sebastián Driussi. Despite the setback, St. Louis remained in control with Samuel Adeniran extending the lead to 4-1 in the 72nd minute.
While Austin FC managed to pull two more goals back, St. Louis City ensured their victory with goals from Tomás Ostrák and a second from Samuel Adeniran, taking the final score to an impressive 6-3.
Eduard Löwen, who provided assists for two of St. Louis' goals, was one of the stars of the match, while Roman Bürki made crucial saves to keep Austin at bay.
Social media comments reflect the entertaining and unpredictable nature of the game, with many spectators relishing the competitive spirit and numerous goals scored. Despite the steamy conditions, both teams showed their resilience.
St. Louis City SC's next match is against Orlando City, while Austin FC will square off with Dallas. Both matches promise to be thrilling, given the animated performances seen in this match.
Side note: St. Louis City goalkeeper, Roman Bürki, was immensely praised for his important saves during the match. His commanding presence in goal was critical for the home team's victory.