Match report
Toluca see off ten-man Austin to reach Leagues Cup semi-finals
Toluca beat Austin 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, a contest shaped early by Joseph Rosales' dismissal for the visitors in the 40th minute. The hosts made their numerical advantage count after the break, though the scoreline stayed goalless until deep into the second half.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Helinho converted a penalty in the 53rd minute to put Toluca ahead, and the lead held firm as Austin's ten men resisted further breakthroughs for long periods. It was not until the seventh minute of stoppage time that the game was settled, Jorge Díaz finishing off an Everardo López assist to make it 2-0 and confirm Toluca's passage to the next round.
Toluca dominated proceedings throughout, holding 66 percent of possession and firing 24 shots to Austin's seven, eight of them on target compared to none for the visitors. Austin's task was compounded by their red card and a stern defensive effort that ultimately could not keep out two second-half strikes.
Bradley Stuver posted the highest rating of the match at 9.2 for Austin despite the eventual defeat, a reflection of repeated saves that kept the scoreline from growing further out of reach. Helinho, meanwhile, scored the opening goal from the penalty spot and rated 8.7 for Toluca.
Toluca's 24 shots to Austin's seven underlined their overwhelming control of the match, particularly after going a man up following the 40th-minute red card.
Toluca beat Austin 2–0 (half-time 0–0).
Toluca met Austin in the Leagues Cup (Quarter-finals). Kick-off was Thursday, 27 August 2026, 00:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Referee: Filip Dujic.
Team pages: Toluca · Austin · Leagues Cup
Key moments
- 40' Red card: Joseph Rosales
- 53' Goal (penalty): Helinho — 1–0
- 90+7' Goal: Jorge Díaz (assist: Everardo López) — 2–0
Starting line-ups
Toluca (4-2-3-1)
Austin (3-4-3)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1596 vs 1488 — 0.73 expected score Austin missing rotation midfielder Owen Wolff Austin struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10)
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About this match
On this page: the Toluca vs Austin final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Leagues Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Toluca vs Austin?
Toluca beat Austin 2–0 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Toluca vs Austin?
Helinho (53') (penalty) for Toluca; Jorge Díaz (90+7') for Toluca.
›Where can I watch Toluca vs Austin highlights?
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