Late goals by Manu García and Stephen Afrifa rally Sporting KC to 2-1 victory over Austin
Sporting Kansas City secured a 2-1 victory over Austin FC with late goals from Manu García and Stephen Afrifa. Austin initially led the match after Mikkel Desler scored just before halftime. This win marks Sporting KC's first victory at Q2 Stadium after five previous losses there.
- ▪Manu García scored in the 79th minute to equalize for Sporting KC.
- ▪Stephen Afrifa scored the winning goal just three minutes later.
- ▪Austin FC's Mikkel Desler opened the scoring with a goal in stoppage time of the first half.
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