NASL Miami FC

The Miami FC Draws Even With Indy, Secures Third-Straght Shutout

Published on June 4, 2016 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Miami FC News Release


MIAMI, Fla. - The Miami FC went toe-to-toe with the second-place team in the NASL on Saturday night, drawing 0-0 with the Indy Eleven and earning a point. The Miami FC is now unbeaten in their last three NASL games, with three straight shutouts.

 

The Miami FC came out aggressive to start the match, controlling possession and easily thwarting any opposing attacks. Dangerous build-up plays began in the midfield and were heavily frequent throughout the match.

 

Ariel Martinez routinely glided through the Indy midfield and backline. His sharp cuts with the ball at his feet left plenty of Indy defenders grasping at air.

 

In the 33rd minute, he dribbled around a bevvy of Indy defenders on a run to the box from midfield, but ended up being taken down. His free kick sailed just high over the crossbar.

 

Blake Smith kept up his fantastic recent form, seamlessly holding up the ball on the left half of the midfield and delivering threatening crosses into the box.

 

He received a good chance to strike the ball from outside of the box at the 39th minute mark and curled a threatening shot on target, but Indy goalkeeper Jon Busch handled it.

 

Daniel Vega kept the game tied at 0-0 in the 42nd minute when he made a fantastic full stretch save on a bullet from Indy midfielder Omar Gordon.

 

The Indy Eleven pushed forward more in the second half. The Miami FC backline stood strong, not allowing much to get by them while blocking an array of shots.

 

Chavez got out on the break in the 63rd minute, piercing through the defense, but his left-footed shot was saved well by Busch. Again in the 86th minute, he was freed up on a counter attack by Martinez, yet his shot was blocked before reaching the goalie.

 

Substitute Dane Richards provided speedy relief towards the end of the game, freeing himself on counter attacks that made the Indy defense uneasy.

 

The Miami FC threatened late in the match. During the first minute of stoppage time, Michael Lahoud got his head on a Richie Ryan in-swinging free kick, but his header flew barely high over the goal. Shortly after, a final low cross from Richards found Chavez in the box, only to be blocked at the last minute.

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