Indy defeats division-leading Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (Wednesday, July 26, 2023) – Indy Eleven earned a solid three points on the road, taking down USL Championship Eastern-Conference leader Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 3-1 on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
With the win, Indy improves to 6-7-7 on the season, while Pittsburgh falls to 10-4-8. The loss was the first at home for the Riverhounds in 2023 (7-1-3).
In a first half that was largely dominated by the Eleven in the possession column at 62%-38%, the Boys in Blue’s leading goal scorer Aodhan Quinn scored his first from beyond the spot in 2023 to give him seven this season. The midfielder collected a clearance by the Pittsburgh keeper nearly at half, played it down with his chest, and converted a volley from just past the center circle.
Indy doubled its lead in the 35th minute with a tally that goal scorer Sebastian Guenzatti started himself from half. By way of passes from Younes Boudadi and Solomon Asante, Cam Lindley found himself with the ball on the right flank and played it into Pittsburgh’s 18. Guenzatti came out on the other end just inside the attacking six and placed it into the lower right corner.
The Eleven tacked on a second insurance goal compliments of Harrison Robledo’s first of the season. Adrian Diz Pe delivered a spot-on ball to Douglas Martinez, who both entered at half, and Martinez took a touch before delivering the helper into the box for Robledo.
Pittsburgh was able to get one back off a Tola Showunmi goal in the 89th minute.
Indy out-possessed Pittsburgh 56%-44% in the match and had the 4-2 edge in shots on target. Tim Trilk registered one save in his first start of 2023.
Next up, the Boys in Blue head to rival Louisville City FC for a Saturday night match-up. Kick is slated for 8 p.m. ET Saturday and will air locally on MYINDY-TV and ESPN+. 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
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1:3 Indy Eleven
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Highmark Stadium – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2023 USL Championship Records
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: 10W-4L-8D (9), 38pts
Indy Eleven: 6W-7L-7D (1), 25 pts
Scoring Summary
IND – Aodhan Quinn 13’
IND – Sebastian Guenzatti (Cam Lindley) 35’
IND – Harrison Robledo (Douglas Martinez) 73’
PIT – Tola Showunmi (Marc Ybarra) 89’
Discipline Summary
IND – Cam Lindley (caution) 34’
PIT – Arturo Osuna (caution) 43’
PIT – Tola Showunmi (caution) 90+3’
Indy Eleven line-up (4-2-3-1): Tim Trilk, Robby Dambrot (Roberto Molina 90+4’), Callum Champman-Page (Adrian Diz Pe 45’), Mechack Jerome, Younes Boudadi, Aodhan Quinn, Cam Lindley, Harrison Robledo (Sebastian Velasquez 78’), Sebastian Guenzatti (captain), Solomon Asante (Macauley King 78’), Stefano Pinho (Douglas Martinez 61’)
Indy Subs: Yannik Oettl
Pittsburgh line-up (3-5-2): Jahmali Waite, Burke Fahling (Kenardo Forbes 45’), Patrick Hogan (Juan Carlos Obregon Jr 45’), Arturo Osuna, Langston Blackstock (Daniel Rovira 78’), Danny Griffin, Trevor Zwetsloot (Tola Showunmi 62’), Brunallergene Etou, Robbie Mertz, Edward Kizza (Marc Ybarra 45’), Albert Dikwa
Pittsburgh Subs: Joseph Farrell, Christian Garner
