Ramírez scores late equalizer as Austin FC draws 2-2 with Minnesota United

Christian Ramírez pulled Austin FC level with a goal in the 79th minute, two minutes after Minnesota United had grabbed a 2-1 advantage. Ramírez received a pass from Facundo Torres and finished the chance. The result left both teams with a 2-2 draw on Sunday in St. Paul.

Myrto Uzuni opened the scoring for Austin from the penalty spot in the 14th minute. The foul that led to the kick came on Minnesota United defender Nectarios Triantis. Uzuni has now scored in three straight matches and has four goals on the season. The goal put Austin ahead early.

Minnesota United responded with a pair of goals. Kelvin Yeboah was awarded a penalty kick in the 22nd minute after a foul, but his attempt hit the crossbar. Brad Stuver made a save on the first try, and Tomás Chancalay scored on the rebound. The goal was then waived off due to fouls by both teams, requiring a retake. Yeboah's second penalty also struck the crossbar and did not go in.

Anthony Markanich headed in Minnesota's next goal in the 69th minute, his fourth of the season. Joaquín Pereyra then netted to put Minnesota ahead 2-1 in what was his first goal after scoring six last year in his first full season in the league. James Rodríguez, who came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute, provided the assist on Pereyra's goal.

Ramírez's equalizer was his fourth goal of the season, matching his total from last year. Torres recorded his sixth assist, tying his output from the previous season. Minnesota United (6-3-3) had won five of its last six matches entering Sunday. Austin (3-4-5) came in off back-to-back 2-0 victories. Drake Callender made three saves for Minnesota, while Austin's Brad Stuver also finished with three saves.