Kobe Franklin scored in the 88th minute, helping Toronto FC secure a 3-3 draw against Austin FC on Saturday. This was only the third match between the two teams.
Franklin was in the penalty area when Malik Henry’s shot hit the right post. He followed up to score from the rebound, leveling the match against Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver.
The result extended Toronto FC’s unbeaten streak to six matches, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, totaling 12 points. They have outscored their opponents 11-8 during this run.
Austin FC, on the other hand, remains winless since March 1, now with a record of 0 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses for a total of 7 points.
Jon Bell scored the first goal for Austin in the 29th minute, turning onto his left foot in traffic and beating Toronto’s goalkeeper Luka Gavran, assisted by Guilherme Brio.
Myrto Uzuni attempted to increase the lead with a shot in the 34th minute, but Gavran made the save. Toronto’s Josh Sargent and Daniel Salloi had attempts that Stuver managed to stop.
Salloi brought the game to a 1-1 tie in the 52nd minute. He volleyed a pass from Sargent, which deflected off an Austin defender and hit his knee before going in.
Austin’s Gallagher forced a crucial save from Gavran in the 60th minute, keeping the match even. Toronto took a 2-1 lead with Richie Laryea’s goal in the 67th minute.
Austin equalized at 2-2 in the 75th minute when Facundo Torres scored with assistance from Robert Taylor and Uzuni. Christian Ramírez then put Austin ahead 3-2 in the 82nd minute with a goal off a deflected shot by Torres.
The match ended in a draw when Franklin scored from Henry’s shot off the right post, earning Toronto FC a valuable point.