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NASL RECAP: Indy Eleven Gets Point from 0-0 Draw at Jacksonville Armada FC

October 12, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
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Goalkeeper Jon Busch Makes Five Saves to Post Ninth Shutout of 2016 Season

JACKSONVILLE (Wednesday) - Indy Eleven goalkeeper Jon Busch stopped all five shots that came his way, helping Indy Eleven earn a point from a 0-0 draw against Jacksonville Armada FC at Community First Park. Tonight's contest was rescheduled from last Saturday due to Hurricane Mathew sweeping Florida's Atlantic Coast late last week.

The shutout was Busch's - and Indy Eleven's - ninth of the 2016 season. The scoreless draw marked the first such scoreline for Indy Eleven in 18 games, dating back to another duel in the Sunshine State against The Miami FC back on June 4.

The first half saw both sides trade chances largely on counter attack opportunities, but neither goalkeeper would be tested until the 24th minute. A failed touch by the Jacksonville backline fell near the penalty spot to Indy forward Justin Braun, who tried to poke a shot between the legs of Miguel Gallardo, only to see the Armada FC netminder reach backwards to grab the shot.

It was Busch's turn to step up in the final 15 minutes of the half, and he did just that, making a diving two-handed parry of Matt Bahner's 30-yard rocket in the 31st minute, then making another strong stop in the 43rd minute on Alhassane Keita's shot from the right side of the area.

The second half would start similarly as the energy was up but the scoring chances few and far between. Busch would be called upon again midway through the half, but he wouldn't have much trouble on shots from distance by Keita and Mechack Jerome in the 65th and 67th minutes, respectively.

In the 81st minute Jerome would this time serve in a free kick rather than take a shot from it, and it looked to be a good decision as he found the head of Bryan Burke, but the substitute's chance from the six would skip just wide of the left post.

A frantic final few minutes of the match would see chances come not just off of corner kicks, but also from counter attacks following them. Jacksonville started the back and forth in the 88th minute, when an Indy Eleven corner kick quickly turned into a chance on the other end for Armada FC substitute forward Derek Gebhard. However, back-tracking Indy midfielder Duke Lacroix would barge in to shoulder the young Jacksonville striker off the ball, both players going to ground in the area but without drawing a whistle from the referee.

In the final minute of regulation it was Indy's own substitute forward, Souleymane Youla, trying to finish off a counter of his own off of Sinisa Ubiparipovic's distribution from midfield, but his final touch inside the area was knocked out for a corner. Nemanja Vukovic's ensuing service would fall to the feel of Braun eight yards out, but his left-footed reaction effort was gobbled up by Gallardo, marking the last chance for either side during three minutes of stoppage time.

Indy Eleven will continue a span of four games in 11 days this Saturday, Oct. 15, when it plays host to the Carolina RailHawks FC. Kickoff on "College Night" at Carroll Stadium - where Indiana's Team has not dropped a game in over a year during a 16-game undefeated streak in NASL play - is set for 7:30 p.m., and the match can be seen live on WISH-TV and beIN SPORTS en Espaî=B1ol. Tickets for the match remain available and can be purchased online at IndyEleven.com or by calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours.

NASL Fall Season

Jacksonville Armada FC 0 : 0 Indy Eleven

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Community First Park - Jacksonville, FL

Indy Eleven:

Fall Season: 8W-4D-6L, 28 pts., 4th place

Overall Season: 12W-10D-6L, 43 pts., 3rd place

Jacksonville Armada FC:

Fall Season: 3W-8D-7L, 17 pts., 11th place

Overall Season: 4W-12D-12L, 24 pts., 11th place

Scoring Summary:

None

Discipline Summary:

JAX - Charles Elondou (caution) 40'

IND - Colin Falvey (caution) 66'

IND - Sinisa Ubiparipovic (caution) 85'

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