INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, September 24, 2023) – Returning home after a two-game road trip, Indy Eleven was defeated by Rio Grande Valley FC, 1-0.
Indy Eleven moves to 11-11-9 while Rio Grande Valley improves to 9-10-11 on the season.
Finding the back of the net first in the 18th minute, Rio Grande Valley’s Frank Lopez put the Toros up 1-0 assisted by Taylor Davila. In the first half, both sides accumulated five yellow cards. Indy had three shots to Rio Grande’s two.
In a scoreless second half, Indy created opportunities resulting in eight shots in the half. Meanwhile, Rio Grande finished the second half with two shots. The opportunities for the Boys in Blue were not enough resulting in Indy failing to win in the last three matches.
Indy held the possession advantage at 57.3% and had two shots on target to Rio Grande Valley’s two.
The Boys in Blue stay at home on Saturday to face Detroit City FC. Kickoff is primed for 7 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
Indy Eleven 0:1 Rio Grande Valley FC
Sunday, September 24, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis
2023 USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 11W-11L-9D (4), 42 pts
Rio Grande Valley FC: 9W-10L-11D (-5), 38pts
Scoring Summary
RGV – Frank Lopez (Taylor Davila) 18’
Discipline Summary
RGV – Michael Knapp (caution) 8’
IND – Jack Blake (caution) 12’
RGV – Gabriel Benetiz (caution) 18’
RGV – Jonathan Ricketts (caution) 22’
RGV – Frank Lopez (caution) 45+3’
IND – Robby Dambrot (caution) 46’
IND – Harrison Robledo (caution) 55’
Indy Eleven line-up (4-4-2): Tim Trilk, Younes Boudadi, Adrian Diz Pe, Mechack Jerome, Bryam Rebellon (Robby Dambrot 45’), Harrison Robledo (Sebastian Velasquez 62’), Cam Lindley, Jack Blake (Roberto Molina 76’), Solomon Asante, Sebastian Guenzatti, Stefano Pinho (Douglas Martinez 45’)
Indy Subs: Cayden Crawford, Ben Reveno, Jesus Vazquez
Rio Grande Valley FC line-up: Carlos Merancio, Robert Coronado (Eric Kinzner 90+4’) Gabriel Benitez, Frank Nodarse, Jonathan Ricketts, Michael Knapp, Juan Cabezas, Alex Monis (Ian Cerro 76’), Taylor Davila, Christian Pinzon (Erik Pimentel 90+4), Frank Lopez (Christiano Francois 67’)
Rio Grande Subs: Juan Galindrez, Tomas Ritondale
