Diz Pe nets second of 2023
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Wednesday, September 20, 2023) – A late equalizer from Adrian Diz Pe led Indy Eleven to a 1-1 draw with USL Championship Western Conference opponent Phoenix Rising FC on the road Wednesday night. The point moves Indy to 11-10-9, while Phoenix sits at 12-8-10.
The first half saw Indy with the advantage in possession at 53% and a handful of quality chances coming from Solomon Asante, Sebastian Guenzatti and Younes Boudadi. Overall, the Boys in Blue outshot Phoenix 7-4 with two on frame throughout the opening 45. However, the second half saw Phoenix break into the scoring column first with an 80th-minute strike from Carlos Harvey off an assist from Danny Trejo.
A dramatic equalizer came for the visitors in stoppage time as a Cam Lindley corner found a fellow Boy in Blue in the second consecutive match for the score. The goal was Diz Pe’s second of the season and Lindley’s third assist.
Stefano Pinho had three shots for Indy, while Asante and Boudadi accounted for the two additional shots on target. Defensively, Diz Pe led the Eleven in tackles won (3) and clearances (5). Tim Trilk added a pair of saves.
The Boys in Blue return home this Sunday to face Rio Grande Valley FC. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. ET. Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium 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
Phoenix Rising FC 1:1 Indy Eleven
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 10:30 p.m. ET
Phoenix Rising Stadium – Phoenix, Arizona
2023 USL Championship Records
Phoenix Rising FC: 12W-8L-10D (16), 46 pts
Indy Eleven: 11W-10L-9D (5), 42 pts
Scoring Summary
PHX – Carlos Harvey (Danny Trejo) 80’
IND – Adrian Diz Pe (Cam Lindley) 90+5’
Discipline Summary
PHX – Henry Uzochukwu (caution) 16’
IND – Stefano Pinho (caution) 31’
PHX – Manuel Arteaga (caution) 40’
PHX – Alejandro Fuenmayor (caution) 62’
IND – Jack Blake (caution) 75’
PHX – Jose Hernandez (caution) 90+2’
Indy Eleven line-up (4-4-2): Tim Trilk, Younes Boudadi, Adrian Diz Pe, Mechack Jerome, Bryam Rebellon (Jesus Vazquez 61’), Harrison Robledo (Douglas Martinez 66’), Cam Lindley, Jack Blake, Solomon Asante, Sebastian Guenzatti (captain), Stefano Pinho (Ben Reveno 76’)
Indy Subs: Cayden Crawford, Robby Dambrot, Roberto Molina, Sebastian Velasquez
Phoenix Rising FC line-up: Rocco Rios Novo, Mohamed Traore, John Stenberg, Alejandro Fuenmayor, Carlos Harvey (Daniel Krutzen 90+’), Jose Hernandez, Henry Uzochokwu (Dariusz Formella 58’), Eddie Munjoma, Danny Trejo, Manuel Arteaga (Darnell King 85’), Frederico Varela (Panos Armenakas 58’)
Phoenix Subs: Emil Cuello, Erickson Gallardo, Patrick Rakovsky
