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Djitte, Gaines get 1st goals, Austin FC beats LA Galaxy 2-0

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Orrin McKinze Gaines II scored his first professional goal for his hometown club to highlight Austin FC's 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night.

Moussa Djitte also scored his first goal for the expansion Austin FC (6-16-4). Djitte scored in the 64th minute, knocking home his own rebound, and was replaced by Gaines in the 72nd minute, seven minutes before the second goal.

Gaines scored with a powerful volley after he settled a cross from Nick Lima.

Both goal scorers are just 21. Djitte made his second start in six appearance while Gaines was making just his third appearance.

L.A. (11-10-5) has just two wins in their last 14 games. Brad Stuver made seven saves.

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Austin FC fans celebrate the team's first goal, scored by Moussa Djitté, by throwing beer into the air during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira, right, drives toward the goal against LA Galaxy midfielder Rayan Raveloson, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
Austin FC defender Zan Kolmanic, left, pushes LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
Austin forward Moussa Djitté heads the ball away from the goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
LA Galaxy forward Samuel Grandsir, left, tries to control the ball against Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Domínguez during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
Austin FC forward Danny Hoesen, left, fights for the ball with LA Galaxy defender Daniel Steres, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver goes up for a save during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver warms up before an MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) The Associated Press
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