Indy Eleven Edges Detroit City With Late Goal in AFC Champions League Clash
INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Indy Eleven rallied to defeat Detroit City 2-1 on Friday in AFC Champions League play, overcoming a late equalizer with a decisive goal in the 88th minute.
Sebastián Guenzatti opened the scoring for the hosts in the 24th minute at Michael A. Carroll Stadium. Detroit City’s Alistair Coote leveled the match in the 55th. Maxi Rodríguez appeared to salvage a draw for the visitors with his 88th-minute strike, assisted by substitute Yazeed Matthews, but Indy Eleven found a winner moments later.
The result came despite Interstat’s game simulator projecting a 1-0 Detroit victory. Indy Eleven improved its tournament record, while Detroit City seeks its first win.