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TULSA – For FC Tulsa, 918 Day is moving to September 12. The club's primetime rivalry against OKC Energy FC at home on Saturday will feature multiple community organizations and one hot new merch item at ONEOK Field. Originally scheduled to play at home on September 18, FC Tulsa will have to settle for celebrating the city holiday a bit early with a rescheduled shortened season changing the dates due to the pandemic.

Before the match, FC Tulsa will be hosting a Blood Drive alongside the Oklahoma Blood Institute outside ONEOK Field. From 2-6:30 p.m. on matchday, the OBI bus will be parked on N. Elgin Ave. for fans to donate blood and receive a free piece of FC Tulsa swag.

Bring your canned goods and teddy bears to donate as FC Tulsa is partnering with the University of Tulsa! Fans will be able to make a difference in the Tulsa community through food and stuffed animal donations to those in need.

Upon entering the gates, fans will notice a difference around the ONEOK Field concourse as FC Tulsa is partnering with Mayfest and ahha Tulsa to debut the Mayfest Art Market. With Tulsa’s premier art festival having to be cancelled earlier this year, FC Tulsa will provide local artists that would have participated in Mayfest a chance to showcase and sell their work around the concourse. For more information about Saturday’s Mayfest Art Market, click here.

Don’t miss the FC Tulsa merch stands as the club will feature a brand-new throwback Roughnecks scarf. Harkening back to the 1970s Tulsa Roughnecks, the knit scarf will feature the old Roughnecks branding.

To get your tickets to this primetime rivalry match between Tulsa and OKC, visit www.fctulsa.com/tickets. Lawn seats start at just $8!

TULSA – For FC Tulsa, 918 Day is moving to September 12. The club’s primetime rivalry against OKC Energy FC at home on Saturday will feature multiple community organizations and one hot new merch item at ONEOK Field. Originally scheduled to play at home on September 18, FC Tulsa will have to settle for celebrating the city holiday a bit early with a rescheduled shortened season changing the dates due to the pandemic.

Before the match, FC Tulsa will be hosting a Blood Drive alongside the Oklahoma Blood Institute outside ONEOK Field. From 2-6:30 p.m. on matchday, the OBI bus will be parked on N. Elgin Ave. for fans to donate blood and receive a free piece of FC Tulsa swag.

Bring your canned goods and teddy bears to donate as FC Tulsa is partnering with the University of Tulsa! Fans will be able to make a difference in the Tulsa community through food and stuffed animal donations to those in need.

Upon entering the gates, fans will notice a difference around the ONEOK Field concourse as FC Tulsa is partnering with Mayfest and ahha Tulsa to debut the Mayfest Art Market. With Tulsa’s premier art festival having to be cancelled earlier this year, FC Tulsa will provide local artists that would have participated in Mayfest a chance to showcase and sell their work around the concourse. For more information about Saturday’s Mayfest Art Market, click here.

Don’t miss the FC Tulsa merch stands as the club will feature a brand-new throwback Roughnecks scarf. Harkening back to the 1970s Tulsa Roughnecks, the knit scarf will feature the old Roughnecks branding.

To get your tickets to this primetime rivalry match between Tulsa and OKC, visit www.fctulsa.com/tickets. Lawn seats start at just $8!

AUSTIN – After two early goals from Darío Suárez, a goal on either side of halftime from Austin Bold FC meant that another 2-2 draw was on the cards for FC Tulsa in the Texas capital. In what statistically appeared to be a rather lopsided match, Austin Bold fired 35 shots towards the net of Sean Lewis, with 8 of them on target. Lewis was stellar once again, making six saves and keeping FC Tulsa in it from start to finish.

Darío Suárez netted the opener when in the 17’ he latched onto a chipped pass from Rodrigo da Costa and put it through the legs of Diego Restrepo to make it 1-0. Just 20 minutes later, Suárez would punish Restrepo again, capitalizing on a save that the Bold FC keeper spilled. Martínez had the shot that Restrepo stopped, but Suárez was right there to chip it over and in. Suárez now has five goals in his last three matches and seven on the season to go along with one assist.

FC Tulsa was keen to get into the half unscathed, as Bold FC mustered 10 shots already in the first period. In the 45’+3, Ish Jome took a shot that ricocheted off the arm of Bradley Bourgeois, and the referee signaled for a penalty. Sonny Guadarrama stepped up to take it, and Bold snatched one back before halftime.

Coming out of the break, Bold got off to a quick start, scoring in the 52’ through Fabien Garcia. The Frenchman pounced on a ball at the back post after Sean Lewis made a parried save from a header.

Once it was 2-2, Austin Bold turned up the pressure for the last 38 minutes. The hosts had 23 shots in the second half but managed to put only six on target. It would finish 2-2, and after all three matches between Bold FC and FC Tulsa, it’s three points apiece and three draws.

Here are three takeaways from tonight’s match.
1) Suárez is streaking – Darío Suárez is on some type of scoring streak. The Cuban forward has five goals in his last three matches, and seven in his last eight, which is tied for the best three-match stretch in the league this season.

2) Moloto Milestone – Midfielder Lebo Moloto made his 150th USL Championship appearance tonight, an achievement that only 33 players have made all-time. Teammate Cyprian Hedrick is one of those 33 as well, and the defender made his 167th appearance in Austin on Tuesday.

3) Down the home stretch – Four of the five clubs in Group D have five matches to go (RGV FC have just four), and FC Tulsa has four of them at home. It begins with a Black Gold Derby this Saturday, but the road to an FC Tulsa playoff berth goes through ONEOK Field.

Up Next:
FC Tulsa hosts rival OKC Energy FC at ONEOK Field this Saturday at 7 p.m. It’s a crucial match for FC Tulsa in the fight for the playoffs, and it’s the first Black Gold Derby at ONEOK Field in the new era. Come out and catch the match, and be sure to get your tickets today at https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets.

AUSTIN – After two early goals from Darío Suárez, a goal on either side of halftime from Austin Bold FC meant that another 2-2 draw was on the cards for FC Tulsa in the Texas capital. In what statistically appeared to be a rather lopsided match, Austin Bold fired 35 shots towards the net of Sean Lewis, with 8 of them on target. Lewis was stellar once again, making six saves and keeping FC Tulsa in it from start to finish.

Darío Suárez netted the opener when in the 17’ he latched onto a chipped pass from Rodrigo da Costa and put it through the legs of Diego Restrepo to make it 1-0. Just 20 minutes later, Suárez would punish Restrepo again, capitalizing on a save that the Bold FC keeper spilled. Martínez had the shot that Restrepo stopped, but Suárez was right there to chip it over and in. Suárez now has five goals in his last three matches and seven on the season to go along with one assist.

FC Tulsa was keen to get into the half unscathed, as Bold FC mustered 10 shots already in the first period. In the 45’+3, Ish Jome took a shot that ricocheted off the arm of Bradley Bourgeois, and the referee signaled for a penalty. Sonny Guadarrama stepped up to take it, and Bold snatched one back before halftime.

Coming out of the break, Bold got off to a quick start, scoring in the 52’ through Fabien Garcia. The Frenchman pounced on a ball at the back post after Sean Lewis made a parried save from a header.

Once it was 2-2, Austin Bold turned up the pressure for the last 38 minutes. The hosts had 23 shots in the second half but managed to put only six on target. It would finish 2-2, and after all three matches between Bold FC and FC Tulsa, it’s three points apiece and three draws.

Here are three takeaways from tonight’s match.
1) Suárez is streaking – Darío Suárez is on some type of scoring streak. The Cuban forward has five goals in his last three matches, and seven in his last eight, which is tied for the best three-match stretch in the league this season.

2) Moloto Milestone – Midfielder Lebo Moloto made his 150th USL Championship appearance tonight, an achievement that only 33 players have made all-time. Teammate Cyprian Hedrick is one of those 33 as well, and the defender made his 167th appearance in Austin on Tuesday.

3) Down the home stretch – Four of the five clubs in Group D have five matches to go (RGV FC have just four), and FC Tulsa has four of them at home. It begins with a Black Gold Derby this Saturday, but the road to an FC Tulsa playoff berth goes through ONEOK Field.

Up Next:
FC Tulsa hosts rival OKC Energy FC at ONEOK Field this Saturday at 7 p.m. It’s a crucial match for FC Tulsa in the fight for the playoffs, and it’s the first Black Gold Derby at ONEOK Field in the new era. Come out and catch the match, and be sure to get your tickets today at https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets.

TAMPA – Following a three-goal week, FC Tulsa forward Darío Suárez was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 11 and finished in a tie for second in Player of the Week voting. Fellow Cuban teammate, forward Ariel Martínez was also honored by inclusion on the Team of the Week Bench for notching two assists. Suárez’s Team of the Week nod is the first this year for an FC Tulsa player while it’s the second Bench honor of the campaign for Martínez.

Suárez was electric in two Tulsa matches last week, providing both goals in a 2-1 home win over Rio Grande Valley FC on Wednesday night. Then on Saturday, Suárez provided FC Tulsa’s lone goal in a key 1-1 road draw at Austin Bold FC. The three goals ran Suárez’s 2020 goal total to five on the season to lead all FC Tulsa goal scorers. It’s the first Team of the Week honor for Suárez in his USL Championship career.

FC Tulsa captain Ariel Martínez was also shown some love from the league’s voters as he made the Team of the Week Bench for the second time this season. Martínez chipped in two assists this week on Suárez goals as the Cuban connection helped FC Tulsa to four points earned in the two matches. Martínez leads FC Tulsa with three assists in 2020 while also contributing two goals himself.

Between Suárez and Martínez, the pair has either scored or assisted on each of FC Tulsa’s last nine goals dating back to the match-winner in the wee hours of August 2, a penalty scored by Martínez against Rio Grande Valley FC.

FC Tulsa returns to action tonight in a rematch at Austin Bold FC with kickoff at 8 p.m. CT. Tulsa’s next home match is Saturday against Black Gold Derby rival OKC Energy FC. Tickets to that match are available at www.fctulsa.com/tickets.

TAMPA – Following a three-goal week, FC Tulsa forward Darío Suárez was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 11 and finished in a tie for second in Player of the Week voting. Fellow Cuban teammate, forward Ariel Martínez was also honored by inclusion on the Team of the Week Bench for notching two assists. Suárez’s Team of the Week nod is the first this year for an FC Tulsa player while it’s the second Bench honor of the campaign for Martínez.

Suárez was electric in two Tulsa matches last week, providing both goals in a 2-1 home win over Rio Grande Valley FC on Wednesday night. Then on Saturday, Suárez provided FC Tulsa’s lone goal in a key 1-1 road draw at Austin Bold FC. The three goals ran Suárez’s 2020 goal total to five on the season to lead all FC Tulsa goal scorers. It’s the first Team of the Week honor for Suárez in his USL Championship career.

FC Tulsa captain Ariel Martínez was also shown some love from the league’s voters as he made the Team of the Week Bench for the second time this season. Martínez chipped in two assists this week on Suárez goals as the Cuban connection helped FC Tulsa to four points earned in the two matches. Martínez leads FC Tulsa with three assists in 2020 while also contributing two goals himself.

Between Suárez and Martínez, the pair has either scored or assisted on each of FC Tulsa’s last nine goals dating back to the match-winner in the wee hours of August 2, a penalty scored by Martínez against Rio Grande Valley FC.

FC Tulsa returns to action tonight in a rematch at Austin Bold FC with kickoff at 8 p.m. CT. Tulsa’s next home match is Saturday against Black Gold Derby rival OKC Energy FC. Tickets to that match are available at www.fctulsa.com/tickets.

AUSTIN – In soccer, some matches are commonly referred to as a “six-pointer.” That is to say that a win for one club would not only earn it three points, but it would also “take” three points away from another club in similar position in the table.

But what is it called when teams have two six-pointers back-to-back? That’s the situation FC Tulsa and Austin Bold FC are in currently, with the second match of a double header set to kickoff tonight at 8 p.m. from Bold Stadium. Neither club took the “six points” from match one, but the trajectory for each team in the last five matches of the season comes down to what happens Tuesday night.

“Saturday was a pretty back-and-forth game,” midfielder Eric Bird said. “The intensity was high the entire time. You could feel that both teams have a lot on the line with this matchup. We are looking forward to getting back out there again on Tuesday.”

Saturday’s matchup was truly and end-to-end affair, as both teams were playing like it was the last 90 minutes of the season.

“We all have a bit of a bitter taste in our mouth,” goalkeeper Sean Lewis said. “We came here expecting a little more out of ourselves. We came here with the goal of winning both games. The draw isn’t the end of the world. We have another chance Tuesday to separate ourselves and go ahead of Austin. It’s one step at a time. We’re moving on. It might be a bit of a blessing having a game so close to [the last] one, because it kind of forces you to just pick your head up and focus on the next one.”

On Tuesday, Darío Suárez opened the scoring in the 30’ with a thunderbolt into the top left corner of the net, beating Diego Restrepo and earning his third goal of the week nomination of the season. A 75’ Roberto Avila equalizer would earn Austin a point, but Suárez’s strike was truly special.

“Darío is really coming into form right now,” Lewis said. “He’s finding a new gear; he’s finding another level. That is something we can look forward to taking advantage of out of Darío. He’s showing his quality and he’s making a difference for us up there.”

The goal was Suárez’s third in two matches and fifth on the season. Adding in his assist versus Austin Bold at home, the Cuban has contributed to half of FC Tulsa’s goals in 2020.

“I can’t say enough good things about Darío over the past two games.” Bird added. “He’s not only been the difference by scoring goals but he’s also been putting in more work to help out defensively. He’s a key player for us and he’s proving it on the field.”

Tuesday’s match will be a test of everyone’s mettle, as well as their fitness. The short rest and already congested schedule means that both squads will have to dig deep and find an extra gear.

“We think over the two legs that we have more depth than them,” Head Coach Michael Nsien said. “You could see it in the second half with the subs we brought on who could change the game. I think if we got four points out of this trip, we would say that was successful and we would be happy with it.”

The match kicks off tonight at 8 p.m., and fans in Tulsa can watch the match on My41 Tulsa. It will also be streamed on ESPN+ anywhere in the United States as well as YouTube for international viewers. Fans in Tulsa can also catch the match at either the Elgin Park watch party or the Tulsan Bar watch party.

AUSTIN – In soccer, some matches are commonly referred to as a “six-pointer.” That is to say that a win for one club would not only earn it three points, but it would also “take” three points away from another club in similar position in the table.

But what is it called when teams have two six-pointers back-to-back? That’s the situation FC Tulsa and Austin Bold FC are in currently, with the second match of a double header set to kickoff tonight at 8 p.m. from Bold Stadium. Neither club took the “six points” from match one, but the trajectory for each team in the last five matches of the season comes down to what happens Tuesday night.

“Saturday was a pretty back-and-forth game,” midfielder Eric Bird said. “The intensity was high the entire time. You could feel that both teams have a lot on the line with this matchup. We are looking forward to getting back out there again on Tuesday.”

Saturday’s matchup was truly and end-to-end affair, as both teams were playing like it was the last 90 minutes of the season.

“We all have a bit of a bitter taste in our mouth,” goalkeeper Sean Lewis said. “We came here expecting a little more out of ourselves. We came here with the goal of winning both games. The draw isn’t the end of the world. We have another chance Tuesday to separate ourselves and go ahead of Austin. It’s one step at a time. We’re moving on. It might be a bit of a blessing having a game so close to [the last] one, because it kind of forces you to just pick your head up and focus on the next one.”

On Tuesday, Darío Suárez opened the scoring in the 30’ with a thunderbolt into the top left corner of the net, beating Diego Restrepo and earning his third goal of the week nomination of the season. A 75’ Roberto Avila equalizer would earn Austin a point, but Suárez’s strike was truly special.

“Darío is really coming into form right now,” Lewis said. “He’s finding a new gear; he’s finding another level. That is something we can look forward to taking advantage of out of Darío. He’s showing his quality and he’s making a difference for us up there.”

The goal was Suárez’s third in two matches and fifth on the season. Adding in his assist versus Austin Bold at home, the Cuban has contributed to half of FC Tulsa’s goals in 2020.

“I can’t say enough good things about Darío over the past two games.” Bird added. “He’s not only been the difference by scoring goals but he’s also been putting in more work to help out defensively. He’s a key player for us and he’s proving it on the field.”

Tuesday’s match will be a test of everyone’s mettle, as well as their fitness. The short rest and already congested schedule means that both squads will have to dig deep and find an extra gear.

“We think over the two legs that we have more depth than them,” Head Coach Michael Nsien said. “You could see it in the second half with the subs we brought on who could change the game. I think if we got four points out of this trip, we would say that was successful and we would be happy with it.”

The match kicks off tonight at 8 p.m., and fans in Tulsa can watch the match on My41 Tulsa. It will also be streamed on ESPN+ anywhere in the United States as well as YouTube for international viewers. Fans in Tulsa can also catch the match at either the Elgin Park watch party or the Tulsan Bar watch party.

AUSTIN – After two clashes between FC Tulsa and Austin Bold FC, the two teams have been tough to separate. In each of the previous two matchups, FC Tulsa have taken the lead three times, and on all three occasions Bold FC have found an equalizer.

Now, in the third and final showdown in this 2020 season, both teams will be desperate for a winner. Three points would put FC Tulsa in the driver’s seat with five matches to play, but a loss would mean Austin Bold would need to lose a match down the stretch for FC Tulsa to gain ground.

How to Follow

Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: YouTube
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Scouting Austin Bold FC
Austin have spread the offense around in the two matches against FC Tulsa, as all three of its goals have been scored and assisted by a different player. Bold FC loves itself a goal, whether that’s scored or conceded. Austin has scored 20 goals this season. That’s good for second in Group D–only San Antonio FC (23) has more. Defensively, however, Bold has struggled. The Texas club has conceded 19 goals, which puts it closer to the bottom with RGV FC (26) and OKC Energy FC (19) than it does to FC Tulsa (11) and San Antonio FC (7)

Storylines to Watch
Hold the lead – FC Tulsa have taken a lead three times in the two matches so far, and Austin have found an equalizer each time. FC Tulsa goalkeeper Sean Lewis was immense on Saturday, making five spectacular saves in the draw. After the match, he said “We all have a bit of a bitter taste in our mouth. . .it forces you to just pick your head up and focus on the next one.”

Fight for the playoffs – The trajectory for both club’s seasons come down to Tuesday’s result. Bold FC and FC Tulsa are currently level on points, wins, and goal differential, but Austin Tulsa only on total goals scored. A win for Tulsa would give it a three-point lead for second place in Group D with five matches to play.

Suárez streaking– Darío Suárez has been on fire as of late, with three goals in the last two matches, but the Cuban has also had a hand in each of the goals scored against Austin this season. Suárez assisted Lebo Moloto for the opener at ONEOK Field back on Aug. 19, scored the second, and scored the only goal of the match on Saturday night.

Where to Watch
FC Tulsa fans can watch Tuesday’s match on My41 in Tulsa, or on ESPN+ streaming anywhere in the US. Fans can also catch the 8 p.m. kickoff at Elgin Park’s watch party just across the street from ONEOK Field, or at the Tulsan Bar’s watch party in the Blue Dome district. With drink deals at both bars, the watch party is a great way to get out and cheer on FC Tulsa together.

AUSTIN – After two clashes between FC Tulsa and Austin Bold FC, the two teams have been tough to separate. In each of the previous two matchups, FC Tulsa have taken the lead three times, and on all three occasions Bold FC have found an equalizer.

Now, in the third and final showdown in this 2020 season, both teams will be desperate for a winner. Three points would put FC Tulsa in the driver’s seat with five matches to play, but a loss would mean Austin Bold would need to lose a match down the stretch for FC Tulsa to gain ground.

How to Follow

Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: YouTube
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Scouting Austin Bold FC
Austin have spread the offense around in the two matches against FC Tulsa, as all three of its goals have been scored and assisted by a different player. Bold FC loves itself a goal, whether that’s scored or conceded. Austin has scored 20 goals this season. That’s good for second in Group D–only San Antonio FC (23) has more. Defensively, however, Bold has struggled. The Texas club has conceded 19 goals, which puts it closer to the bottom with RGV FC (26) and OKC Energy FC (19) than it does to FC Tulsa (11) and San Antonio FC (7)

Storylines to Watch
Hold the lead – FC Tulsa have taken a lead three times in the two matches so far, and Austin have found an equalizer each time. FC Tulsa goalkeeper Sean Lewis was immense on Saturday, making five spectacular saves in the draw. After the match, he said “We all have a bit of a bitter taste in our mouth. . .it forces you to just pick your head up and focus on the next one.”

Fight for the playoffs – The trajectory for both club’s seasons come down to Tuesday’s result. Bold FC and FC Tulsa are currently level on points, wins, and goal differential, but Austin Tulsa only on total goals scored. A win for Tulsa would give it a three-point lead for second place in Group D with five matches to play.

Suárez streaking– Darío Suárez has been on fire as of late, with three goals in the last two matches, but the Cuban has also had a hand in each of the goals scored against Austin this season. Suárez assisted Lebo Moloto for the opener at ONEOK Field back on Aug. 19, scored the second, and scored the only goal of the match on Saturday night.

Where to Watch
FC Tulsa fans can watch Tuesday’s match on My41 in Tulsa, or on ESPN+ streaming anywhere in the US. Fans can also catch the 8 p.m. kickoff at Elgin Park’s watch party just across the street from ONEOK Field, or at the Tulsan Bar’s watch party in the Blue Dome district. With drink deals at both bars, the watch party is a great way to get out and cheer on FC Tulsa together.

TULSA – After the first of two consecutive matches between Austin Bold FC and FC Tulsa, there was nothing to separate the two sides. A Darío Suárez belter from outside of the box put Tulsa ahead in the 30’, but a 74’ equalizer from Roberto Avila means that the two sides remain level on the season, and the standings in Group D remain the same.

Suárez got the goalscoring going with an incredible strike that found the top left corner. Ariel Martínez chased down a ball in the corner, and after laying it off for his Cuban strike partner, Suárez curled it near post past Diego Restrepo despite the Bold keeper getting his paws on it.

The match would go into the half at 1-0, thanks in part to the heroics of Sean Lewis. FC Tulsa’s man in net had three saves at the half and made five total in the match.

Bold FC peppered the net in the early second half, and its equalizer finally came when Josue Soto crossed in a ball that fell to Avila, who finished past Lewis. FC Tulsa rebounded quickly, though, making a quadruple sub in the 82’ that livened up the match.

As stoppage time arrived, FC Tulsa put the pressure on Austin with some dangerous chances, including the last play of the match. Cristhian Altamirano whipped in a cross which Suárez got a head on, but Restrepo made an excellent save at close range for his only save of the match.

Here are three takeaways from the first of a crucial doubleheader.
1) Suárez on fire – Darío Suárez scored his third goal in two matches with his strike on Saturday. His five goals and an assist in the last seven matches means he has contributed to half of FC Tulsa’s goals this season.

2) Sean stellar between the sticks – A vintage Sean Lewis match on Saturday night saw the keeper make five incredible saves. His 32 saves this season are top 7 in the league, and he has one of the best save percentages of goalkeepers who have faced more than 30 shots.

3) All on the line on Tuesday – After two of the clubs’ three showdowns in 2020, FC Tulsa and Austin Bold are all square. The final matchup on Tuesday has massive implications for the playoffs, as a win on Tuesday would put FC Tulsa three points ahead of Bold in the table with five matches to play.

Up Next:
FC Tulsa and Austin will do it all again on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at Bold Stadium. The match will be live on My41 Tulsa and ESPN+, and fans can catch the match at either the Elgin Park watch party or the Tulsan Bar watch party.

TULSA – After the first of two consecutive matches between Austin Bold FC and FC Tulsa, there was nothing to separate the two sides. A Darío Suárez belter from outside of the box put Tulsa ahead in the 30’, but a 74’ equalizer from Roberto Avila means that the two sides remain level on the season, and the standings in Group D remain the same.

Suárez got the goalscoring going with an incredible strike that found the top left corner. Ariel Martínez chased down a ball in the corner, and after laying it off for his Cuban strike partner, Suárez curled it near post past Diego Restrepo despite the Bold keeper getting his paws on it.

The match would go into the half at 1-0, thanks in part to the heroics of Sean Lewis. FC Tulsa’s man in net had three saves at the half and made five total in the match.

Bold FC peppered the net in the early second half, and its equalizer finally came when Josue Soto crossed in a ball that fell to Avila, who finished past Lewis. FC Tulsa rebounded quickly, though, making a quadruple sub in the 82’ that livened up the match.

As stoppage time arrived, FC Tulsa put the pressure on Austin with some dangerous chances, including the last play of the match. Cristhian Altamirano whipped in a cross which Suárez got a head on, but Restrepo made an excellent save at close range for his only save of the match.

Here are three takeaways from the first of a crucial doubleheader.
1) Suárez on fire – Darío Suárez scored his third goal in two matches with his strike on Saturday. His five goals and an assist in the last seven matches means he has contributed to half of FC Tulsa’s goals this season.

2) Sean stellar between the sticks – A vintage Sean Lewis match on Saturday night saw the keeper make five incredible saves. His 32 saves this season are top 7 in the league, and he has one of the best save percentages of goalkeepers who have faced more than 30 shots.

3) All on the line on Tuesday – After two of the clubs’ three showdowns in 2020, FC Tulsa and Austin Bold are all square. The final matchup on Tuesday has massive implications for the playoffs, as a win on Tuesday would put FC Tulsa three points ahead of Bold in the table with five matches to play.

Up Next:
FC Tulsa and Austin will do it all again on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at Bold Stadium. The match will be live on My41 Tulsa and ESPN+, and fans can catch the match at either the Elgin Park watch party or the Tulsan Bar watch party.