by elevencomms
Memphis, Tenn. (Saturday, March 16, 2024) – Indy Eleven leaves Memphis victorious, 2-1, against Western Conference opponent Memphis 901 FC in the second game of the season-opening road swing. The Boys in Blue improve to 1-1-0 in 2024 and Memphis 901 FC drops to 1-1-0.
Preseason hero Jack Blake drew a well-earned penalty and converted that penalty into an early 1-0 lead in the 26th minute.
Later, a cross from Aedan Stanley would lead to chaos in front of the net where Douglas Martinez would rainbow the ball over the keeper and head the ball into the back of the net, doubling the lead for Indy in the 42nd minute.
The Boys in Blue looked stout on defense in the first half keeping Memphis to zero shots on goal.
In the 46th minute, Memphis 901 FC defender Oscar Jiménez was awarded his second yellow of the day leaving his team a man down for the rest of the match.
The second half began less eventful for both squads, with both teams making a handful of subs and lots of back-and-forth soccer.
Finally, in the 91st minute, Memphis cut the lead in half as defender Abdoulaye Cissoko scored off a bicycle kick.
The goal increased pressure on the Boys in Blue in the final minutes but they ultimately held strong to win the match 2-1.
USL Championship Regular Season
Memphis 901 FC 1:2 Indy Eleven
Saturday, March 16, 2024 – 4 p.m. ET
AutoZone Park – Memphis, Tenn.
2024 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 1-1-0 (+1)
Memphis 901 FC: 1-1-0 (-1)
Scoring Summary
IND – Jack Blake 26’
IND – Douglas Martinez (Aedan Stanley) 42’
MEM – Abdoulaye Cissoko 91’
Discipline Summary
IND – Callum Chapman-Page (caution) 8’
MEM – Oscar Jiménez (caution) 15’
MEM – Tulu (caution) 25’
IND – Daniel Barbir (caution) 35’
MEM – Oscar Jiménez (Second Yellow, election) 46
IND – Douglas Martinez (caution) 57’
IND – Ethan O’Brien (caution) 90 +3’
MEM – Abdoulaye Cissoko (caution) 90 + 4’
MEM – Akeem Ward (ejection) 90 + 7’
Indy Eleven line-up (4-3-3): Yannik Oettl, Aedan Stanlet, Danny Barbir, Callum Chapman-Page (Macauley King 72’), Josh O’Brien, Tyler Gibson (Captain) (Ethan O’Brien 90 + 3’), Cam Lindley, Jack Blake, Sebastián Guenzatti (Elliot Collier 72’), Augustine Williams, Douglas Martinez (Karsen Henderlong 63’)
Indy Subs: Jay Klein, Roberto Molina, Hunter Sulte
Memphis 901 FC line-up: Tyler Deric, Akeem Ward, Carson Vom Steeg, Tulu, Oscar Jiménez, Emerson Hyndman (Lucas Turci 45’), Zach Duncan, Samuel Careaga, Bruno Lapa (Dylan Borczak 72’), Luiz Fernando (Marlon 45’), Nighte Pickering (Neco Brett 72’)
Memphis Subs: Leston Paul, Taylor Bailey
Originally posted on indyeleven.com