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Osman Bukari and Myrto Uzuni Spark Austin to 3-1 Victory over Earthquakes

Osman Bukari and Myrto Uzuni combined to score first-half goals, leading Austin FC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
Mistakes by the Earthquakes produced goals including Myrto Uzuni's 33rd-minute strike and a 77th-minute own goal by San Jose defender Bruno Wilson, while coach Bruce Arena blamed giveaways for the second and third goals.
Key contributions came from Owen Wolff and Osman Bukari, as Wolff played the through ball Bukari finished in the 12th minute, while Wolff's season assist total reached six.
Austin's win moved them up in the standings, ending their three-match winless streak before 20,738 fans and leapfrogging San Jose Earthquakes to eighth place in the MLS standings.
Austin FC travels on Sept. 7 to play Sporting Kansas City, carrying momentum, while San Jose Earthquakes are idle until Sept. 13 with five games remaining in the regular season.

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