Williams tallies first goal of 2024
by elevencomms
INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven and Sacramento Republic FC played to a 1-1 draw in the Boys in Blue’s home opener on Saturday night at Carroll Stadium. Indy moves to 1-1-1 on the season, while Sacramento sits at 1-0-2.
Indy Eleven found themselves on the wrong side of an own goal in the 31st minute but answered back almost immediately when Augi Williams found the back of the net for the first time this season off and assist from Max Schneider.
The teams traded chances in the second half, but neither was able to find the eventual match winner.
Indy was outshot 14-7 in the contest, with Williams having a match-high four, equaling his season best. In goal, Yannik Oettl logged three saves.
The Boys in Blue continue their homestand next Saturday, hosting the first Eastern Conference foe of the season in Detroit City FC. Kick is slated for 7 p.m. ET and will air locally on WNDY, while streaming on ESPN+.
USL Championship Regular Season
Indy Eleven 1:1 Sacramento Republic FC
Saturday, March 23, 2024 – 7 p.m. ET
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis
2024 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 1-1-1 (0), 4 pts Eastern Conference
Sacramento Republic FC: 1-0-2 (+1), 5 pts Western Conference
Scoring Summary
SAC – Own Goal 31’
IND – Augi Williams (Max Schneider) 34’
Discipline Summary
IND – Adrian Diz Pe (caution) 71’
IND – Max Schneider (caution) 79’
SAC – Jared Timmer (caution) 83’
Indy Eleven line-up (4-5-1): Yannik Oettl, Aedan Stanley, Danny Barbir, Callum Chapman-Page (Adrian Diz Pe 60’), Josh O’Brien (Younes Boudadi 60’), Jack Blake, Sebastian Guenzatti, Tyler Gibson (Tega Ikoba 60’) (captain), Cam Lindley, Max Schneider (Elliot Collier 81’), Augi Williams
Indy Subs: Cayden Crawford, Karsen Henderlong, Nikola Ivetic, Macca King, Maverick McCoy
Sacramento Republic FC line-up: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond, Conor Donovan, Jared Timmer, Aldair Sanchez (Shane Wiedt 88’), Luis Rodriguez (Rodrigo Lopez 70’), Nick Ross, Jack Gurr (Rafael Jauregui 82’), Russell Cicerone, Trevor Amann, Cristian Parano (Jonathan Ricketts 70’)
Sacramento Subs: Jared Mazzola, Chibuike Ukaegbu, Blake Willey
Originally posted on indyeleven.com