Quinn Becomes USLC Minutes Leader, Martinez Plays in 100th Match
July 22, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Indy Eleven News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Eleven played to a 0-0 draw with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday night at Carroll Stadium. The point keeps the Boys in Blue in a playoff spot in the USL Championship Eastern Conference at 5-7-7, while Tampa Bay now sits at 10-5-5, third in the division.
A scoreless first half was dominated by the Eleven, earning 62% of the possession and registering the 9-2 advantage in shots and 2-0 lead in shots on target. Sebastian Velasquez, Aodhan Quinn and Sebastian Guenzatti each had two apiece for Indy.
The final stats saw Indy hold a 58%-42% edge in possession after a much more equal second frame. Tampa Bay finished with 13 shots to the Eleven's 11, and a 4-2 advantage in shots on target.
Quinn led the Indy attack with three shots, while Velasquez and Guenzatti accounted for the Eleven's shots on goal. Defensively, Mechack Jerome led Indy with six clearances, Macauley King cleared a ball off the line to keep the game level and Yannik Oettl had three saves.
Quinn became the USL Championship's leader in regular-season minutes played at 20,096, while Douglas Martinez played in his 100th career USLC regular-season match.
Next up, the Boys in Blue hit the road for the first time after four home matches for a midweek meeting at Eastern Conference-leader Pittsburgh. The match is slated for 7 p.m. ET Saturday and will air on ESPN+. Following a pair of road matches, Indy returns home Aug. 5 to host Memphis 901 FC. Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium and specially-priced group tickets and an increased portfolio of hospitality options are available for purchase now via indyeleven.com/tickets or by calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).
USL Championship Regular Season
Indy Eleven 0:0 Tampa Bay Rowdies
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Michael. A Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium - Indianapolis, Ind.
2023 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 5W-7L-7D (-1), 22 pts
Tampa Bay Rowdies: 10W-5L-5D (+12), 35 pts
Scoring Summary
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Discipline Summary
TBR - Jake Areman (caution) 12'
TBR - Forrest Lasso (caution) 16'
IND - Sebastian Velasquez (caution) 27'
Indy Eleven line-up (4-2-3-1): Yannik Oettl, Younes Boudadi, Macauley King, Mechack Jerome, Douglas Martinez, Aodhan Quinn, Cam Lindley, Sebastian Velasquez (Harrison Robledo 69'), Sebastian Guenzatti (captain), Solomon Asante, Stefano Pinho (Callum Chapman-Page 89')
Indy Subs: Tim Trilk, Roberto Molina, Diego Sanchez
Tampa Bay line (4-5-1): Connor Sparrow, Aaron Guillen, Forrest Lasso, Freddy Kleemann, Conner Atley, Sebastian Dalgaard (Jake LaCava 33'), Jake Areman, Dayonn Harris (Yann Erka 84'), Jordan Doherty, Charlies Dennis, Jerome Williams (Cal Jennings 73')
Tampa Bay Subs: Phil Breno, Aril Martinez, Lucky Mkosana, Felix Schroter
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