Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari made his highly anticipated debut for Austin FC in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC at Q2 Stadium on Sunday.
The 25-year-old, who recently joined the Texas-based club from Red Star Belgrade, showcased a solid performance during his 58 minutes on the pitch.
Bukari took to the field alongside defender Mikkel Desler, who came on as a substitute during the Major League Soccer encounter. Austin FC got off to a fine start, opening the scoring in the 11th minute through a well-executed combination play that saw Ring heading home a cross from Dani Pereira.
Despite their early lead, Charlotte FC managed to equalize just before halftime from the penalty spot, with Karol Swiderski converting the opportunity. The visitors then took the lead in the 56th minute courtesy of Iuri Tavares, putting Austin FC on the back foot.
However, Austin FC fought back valiantly, with Jon Gallagher making a clever near-post run to meet a precise pass from Diego Rubio and level the score in the 80th minute. The exciting contest ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams sharing the points in a closely contested match.
Bukari’s impressive debut will surely excite Austin FC fans, as they look forward to more dazzling performances from the talented Ghanaian winger in the upcoming games.
