Guenzatti scores twice, Asante tallies three assists
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, August 9, 2023) – Indy Eleven exploded for four goals, fueled by a pair from Sebastian Guenzatti and Solomon Asante’s three assists, to shut out Birmingham Legion FC 4-0 at home on Wednesday evening.
Asante recorded three assists in a match for the third time in his USL Championship career. This is the third consecutive season for the accomplishment and second time he has done so against Birmingham (9.10.22). His three assists give him a combined 103 goals and assists (51G/52A), placing him tied for fourth all-time in the USL Championship, while also making him the first player to split 50-50. His assist total places him second all-time. Asante also had three assists in the 3-1 U.S. Open Cup victory over Michigan Stars FC on April 5.
Guenzatti scored goals in the 24th and 63rd minutes, both off headers, to bring his season total to six and USLC career total to 63. The total moves him to ninth all-time in the league.
Indy’s third goal came from Douglas Martinez in the 65th minute off yet another perfectly placed service from Asante. The final strike came from Roberto Molina who subbed on in the 89th minute and promptly scored 19 seconds later off a Sebastian Velasquez helper.
The four-goal outing was the second of the season for the Boys in Blue, after shutting out Charleston on June 2, and the clean sheet was the seventh, and first for Tim Trilk who had three saves. The win improves Indy to 7-9-7 on the season, while Legion FC falls to 9-11-2.
The match, which was originally slated to start at 7:30 p.m. ET, was delayed due to weather and kicked off at 9:36 p.m.
Next up, the Boys in Blue travel to The Miami FC Saturday for a 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN+. It is the first of three straight road matches. Indy returns to Carroll Stadium Aug. 26 against Loudoun United 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
Indy Eleven 4:0 Birmingham Legion FC
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis
2023 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 7W-9L-7D (2), 28 pts
Birmingham Legion FC: 9W-11L-2D (-9), 29 pts
Scoring Summary
IND – Sebastian Guenzatti (Solomon Asante) 24’
IND – Sebastian Guenzatti (Solomon Asante) 63’
IND – Douglas Martinez (Solomon Asante) 65’
IND – Roberto Molina (Sebastian Velasquez) 89’
Discipline Summary
IND – Douglas Martinez (caution) 41’
BHM – Enzo Martinez (caution) 49’
BHM – Diba Nwegbo (caution) 49’
BHM – Neco Brett (caution) 62’
BHM – Collin Smith (caution) 90+1’
BHM – Bench (caution) 90+1’
Indy Eleven line-up (4-4-2): Tim Trilk, Robby Dambrot (Roberto Molina 89′), Adrian Diz Pe, Mechack Jerome, Younes Boudadi, Solomon Asante (Sebastian Velasquez 71’), Cam Lindley, Aodhan Quinn, Harrison Robledo (Jack Blake 71’), Douglas Martinez (Stefano Pinho 81’), Sebastian Guenzatti (captain) (Callum Chapman-Page 82’)
Indy Subs: Cayden Crawford, Ben Reveno
Birmingham Legion FC lineup (4-3-3): Trevor Spangenberg, Alex Crognale, Phanuel Kavita, Gabriel Alves (Moses Mensah 66’), Jake Rufe (Collin Smith 66’), Matthew Corcoran, Enzo Martinez, Juan Agudelo (Tyler Freeman 85’), Neco Brett, Prosper Kasim, Diba Nwegbo (Grayson Dupont 66’)
Birmingham Subs: Matt Vanoekel, Mikey Lopez
