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Louis Perez Scores Second Goal Of 2024 In Loss

April 27, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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INDIANAPOLIS - North Carolina FC fell at Indy Eleven, 2-1, on Saturday, April 27, with Louis Perez scoring the lone goal of the game for the visitors.

The two sides finished even on shots at seven apiece, with possession being split nearly exactly 50/50. NCFC held a narrow 4-2 advantage in shots on target.

After a scoreless first half, Indy jumped out to a 1-0 lead following an own goal from a free kick, but the advantage was short lived as Perez tied the game just three minutes later.

Rafa Mentzingen got the ball on the right wing and swung in an inch-perfect cross to the back post to find Perez for the equalizer in the 51'.

Indy retook the lead in the 75', converting from a free kick for a second time in the game. Jack Blake, who served the ball leading to the own goal, clipped the ball into the far post and Callum Chapman-Page put the ball back across goal for Douglas Martínez to put home.

Match Notes

Rafa Mentzingen assisted a headed goal with a cross for the second game in a row, finding Louis Perez at the far post in the 51' minute.

Louis Perez is the first NCFC player to score multiple goals in the 2024 USL Championship season. Seven different NCFC players have scored this season.

NCFC conceded an own goal for the third time this season.

Quotes from NCFC

Head Coach John Bradford on the result:

"Our group is hurting right now as we all are disappointed in the result. But we will stick together as a group and get back to work on Monday."

Bradford on Rafa Mentzingen's assist streak:

"Rafa played well tonight and we know he can provide attacking qualities for our team going forward. Tonight he created chances and played a great ball to Louis, who finished well."

Up Next:

NCFC return to WakeMed Soccer Park to take on USL Championship newcomers Rhode Island FC and reigning league MVP Albert Dikwa on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. ET.

Bring your Jedi robes and prepare your best movie references from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, as NCFC celebrates Star Wars Night, presented by the Governor's Institute. Tickets are available here.

Box Score:

NCFC (3-4-2-1): Jake McGuire; Justin Malou (Oalex Anderson - 75'), Paco Craig ©, Bryce Washington; Rafa Mentzingen (Jaden Servania - 89'), Mikey Maldonado, Collin Martin (Raheem Somersall - 89'), Ezra Armstrong (Shaft Brewer Jr. - 75'); Louis Perez, Rodrigo Da Costa; Julian Placias (Garrett McLaughlin - 89').

Subs Not Used: Antonio Carrera, Lamar Batista.

IND (4-3-3): Hunter Sulte; Aedan Stanley, Adrián Diz (Elliot Collier - 75'), Callum Chapman-Page, Josh O'Brien (Benjamin Ofeimu - 60'); Jack Blake, Tyler Gibson ©, Cam Lindley; Douglas Martínez, Tega Ikoba (Ben Mines - 60'), Sebastián Guenzatti.

Subs Not Used: Yannik Oettle, Lodan Neidlinger, Max Schneider, Laurence Woolton, Karsen Henderlong.

Score:

NCFC: 1

IND: 2

Goals:

NCFC: L. Perez - 51' (R. Mentzingen)

IND: M. Maldonado - 48' (OG), D. Martinez - 75' (C. Chapman-Page)

Cautions:

NCFC: J. Placias - 72', E. Armstrong - 74', S. Brewer Jr. - 85', R. Da Costa - 90' +1'

IND: T. Ikoba - 45'+1',

Ejections:

NCFC: -

IND: -

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