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Svatok Strikes Late as Austin FC Downs Timbers 2-1 in Portland

Oleksandr Svatok’s 93rd-minute goal secured a 2-1 victory for Austin FC over the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Pierce Nash

August 30, 20262 min read

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August 30, 2026

Late Drama Decides Result

A total of three goals defined the final result of the match, with the decisive strike arriving in the final moments of regulation. Austin FC defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 at Providence Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The visiting side managed to overcome the home advantage and the late equalizer from the hosts to secure the win.

The final scoreline reflects a tight contest that remained competitive until the very last minute of the 90th minute plus stoppage time.

Goal Sequence and Timing

Facundo Torres opened the scoring for Austin FC in the 25th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. The Portland Timbers fought back late in the second half, with Antony finding the back of the net in the 89th minute to level the score at 1-1. However, the match was not over.

In the third minute of stoppage time, marked as 90'+3', Oleksandr Svatok scored the winning goal for Austin FC. This was the third and final goal of the game, determining the ultimate outcome of the encounter at the Oregon venue.

Statistical Highlights

The statistical performance of the key players reflects the intensity of the match. For the Portland Timbers, Kristoffer Velde recorded three total shots, while goalkeeper James Pantemis made one save. On the other side, Austin FC’s Joseph Rosales registered two total shots.

Brad Stuver was crucial for the visitors, recording four saves to keep the goal differential close. These figures underscore the defensive efforts required to hold off a determined home team in the late stages of the match.

League Standings Update

Following this result, the league records have been updated. The Portland Timbers now hold a record of 8 wins, 4 losses, and 10 draws. Austin FC improves their standing to 6 wins, 6 losses, and 10 draws. The match concludes with these specific standings, reflecting the current state of the season for both clubs as of the date of the game.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761768

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Pierce Nash

Pierce Nash covers Fort Worth high school and area college sports.

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