by elevencomms
WESTFIELD – Jack Blake scored three first-half goals to help lead Indy Eleven to a 7-1 victory over Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday afternoon at the Grand Park Events Center.
Blake now has a team-leading six goals through four matches of the 2024 preseason. The midfielder scored three in 30 matches last season. The Boys in Blue also picked up goals in the first 45 from Sebastian Guenzatti and Douglas Martinez. Cam Lindley dealt out a pair of assists, giving him three this preseason, while Augi Williams chipped in one.
The second half saw Martinez score his second of the match off Lindley’s second assist, while Augi Williams connected from the penalty spot to increase the lead and close out the scoring for the day.
Preseason action continues Saturday at Lexington SC. The match is closed to the public.
Complete Preseason Schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | D, 0-0
Saturday, Feb. 10 vs Chicago Fire FC II | W, 2-0
Tuesday, Feb. 13 vs. Indiana Wesleyan University | W, 5-0
Sunday, Feb. 18 vs. Columbus Crew 2 | W, 7-1
Saturday, Feb. 24 at Lexington SC | Closed to the public
Thursday, Feb. 29 vs. Detroit City FC | Closed to the public
Friday, March 1 vs. Forward Madison FC | Closed to the public
Indy opens the 2024 slate on a two-match road swing beginning at non-conference foe Oakland Roots SC on March 9 before returning home to host 2023 Western Conference Champion Sacramento Republic FC at Michael A. Carroll Stadium on March 23.
2024 Preseason
Indy Eleven 7:1 Columbus Crew 2
Sunday, February 18 – 3 p.m. ET
Grand Park Events Center – Westfield, Ind.
Scoring Summary
IND – Jack Blake (Cam Lindley) 10’
IND – Sebastian Guenzatti 18’
COL – 24’
IND – Douglas Martinez (Cam Lindley) 33’
IND – Jack Blake 38’
IND – Jack Blake (Augi Williams) 39’
IND – Douglas Martinez (Cam Lindley) 62’
IND – Augi Williams (penalty) 75’
Indy Eleven Starting line-up: Cayden Crawford, Callum Chapman-Page, Adrian Diz Pe, Josh O’Brien, Aedan Stanley, Tyler Gibson, Cam Lindley, Jack Blake, Sebastian Guenzatti, Augi Williams, Douglas Martinez
Subbed on: Karsen Henderlong, Max Schneider, Roberto Molina, Diego Sanchez
Originally posted on indyeleven.com