DFW Tornados vs Austin Aztex, June 15, 2010
photo: AustinAztex.com Photo Gallery

A small crowd was on hand for the midweek opener of the 2010 U.S. Open Cup at House Park Tuesday evening. I can’t find an official attendance number, but I’d guess between 1,000 and 1,500. Those that made it out, however, were treated to a return to scoring form for the Red & White, Jamie Watson in particular.

Here’s a rundown of other post-match coverage:

  • Aztex start U.S. Open Cup with Win — Austin American-Statesman

    With the Austin lineup filled with reserves who were getting their first significant playing time of the year, the most consistent Aztex starter led the way to a victory Tuesday.

    Jamie Watson netted two goals and an assist as the Aztex cruised to a 3-0 win over the DFW Tornados, advancing to the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.

    “He set the tempo with an energetic performance,” Aztex coach Adrian Heath said of Watson. “If he approaches the game in the right manner — and he has tonight — he can have an influence on the game.”

  • Aztex Take Out Tornados in Open Cup First Round — AustinAztex.com

    The next Aztex score came from starting outside back Joey Worthen. Silva was able to carry the ball through the middle of the field and lay another through ball to Watson running down the right sideline. This time Watson was able to play a ball square across the front of goal to a wide open Worthen, who proceeded to put the ball into the back of the net.

  • Video: Aztex vs DFW Tornados (0:54) — AztexSoccer on YouTube

    • With the win, the Aztex advance to the next round of the Cup, hosted here in Austin next Tuesday. As you can see on TheCup.us’ bracket, their next opponent will be the Arizona Sahuaros. Arizona advanced by beating the Ventura County Fusion, the 2009 PDL champions, on penalties last night.

    But before that next Open Cup match, the Aztex return to league play Saturday evening at 7:30, hosting Miami FC at House Park.