Austin scored twice, but unfortunately one of those was in the wrong goal.

Here’s a rundown of post-match coverage:

  • box score — USSF

    Attendance: 2,728

  • Aztex Unable to Clinch Title at Carolina; One More Chance at Montreal Left — AustinAztex.com

    Austin’s offense started off a big sluggishly in the first half, but an own goal in the 43rd minute sparked the visitors who equalized the RailHawks after trailing for just two minutes. Carolina got on the board first when they lobbed a ball into the box that was inadvertently headed past Gallardo by defender Kieron Bernard.

  • RailHawks conquer Aztex — News & Observer

    The RailHawks scored the winning goal in the 84th minute, as second-half sub Etienne Barbara buried the ball into the net after a cross from Matt Watson on a 2-on-1 breakaway.

    Barbara, the RailHawks’ leading goal scorer this season who has missed several games with injury, may have scored the most important goal in franchise history to this point.

    Carolina piled on one more goal in stoppage time, as Tom Heinemann‘s blast was mishandled by Austin goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo.

  • Carolina Defeats Austin in Friday Night Showdown — NASL Fanatic

    It was a tough loss for Austin, who played without injured forward Eddie Johnson. Johnson’s 14 goals are second only to Portland Ryan Pore’s 15 in the league, and his sound, aggressive play has been a hallmark of Austin’s strong attack all season. Austin did welcome the return from injury of midfielder Lawrence Olum, who went the full 90 and partnered very effectively with Yordany Alvarez. Austin’s attack was sparkling at times, but Carolina’s determination and physicality won the night. Austin Coach Adrian Heath had to coach with an eye towards the team’s regular season finale in Montreal Sunday afternoon, and their playoff appearance in the middle of next week. And although Gallardo let in an easy late goal by Heinemann, he kept Austin in the game with his athletic saves. Gallardo isn’t the most orthodox goalkeeper, but the quickness and courage he displayed throughout the contest was admirable.

Next up for the Aztex, Montreal Impact on Sunday (aka tomorrow).