Manuel Arteaga Registers Hat Trick & Assist in Victory
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Saturday, February 12, 2022) – Indy Eleven rounded out the collegiate portion of its preseason exhibition slate tonight by defeating the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds 4-2 in a 90-minute closed-door scrimmage at the Grand Park Event Center. Forward Manuel Arteaga made his 45 minutes on the evening count, as the Venezuelan striker player a part in all four of the Eleven’s goals during a first half scoring barrage for the Boys in Blue.
The match began with multiple offensive opportunities for UIndy, including two well-placed corners that went awry for the Greyhounds near the fifth minute. The first offensive chance for Indy Eleven came in the 8th minute from a shot on goal by defender Noah Powder. Shortly after in the 11th minute, the Eleven’s guest player in goal made a miraculous one-handed save off of an impressive strike from a UIndy midfielder to keep the match scoreless.
However, the Greyhounds would get on the board first in the 17th minute, as an Eleven turnover in midfield turned into a fast-break opportunity for UIndy that resulted in a sparkling 20-yard effort to move the scoreboard. However, Indy Eleven responded quickly, as Arteaga fired home from six yards out to even the score just a minute later. UIndy’s aggressive attack continued in the minutes that followed, including a 10-yard effort that bounced just wide of the goal in the 23rd minute.
From there it was all Eleven, the deadlock lasting until the 25th minute when Arteaga converted his third goal of the early preseason on a dish from forward Aris Briggs. Indy Eleven continued to push the pace, as the squad’s guest right midfielder converted on a give-and-go opportunity from Arteaga in the 32nd to push the lead to two goals. The Eleven attack continued through the end of the half, with Arteaga heading in a dead ball cross from the endline from Nicky Law in the 37th minute to secure himself a hat trick and a commanding 4-1 lead for his club into the break.
The offensive chances slowed down for both sides to start the second half, but the new look Eleven side for the second 45 minutes still generated opportunities primarily through set pieces. The score remained the same for nearly a half hour until the goal-scoring seal for the second half was broken in the 73rd minute, with UIndy converting on a 2-on-2 break to push their deficit to two goals.
Despite a few offensive chances generated from both sides in the final quarter hour, Indy Eleven’s 4-2 margin would hold, resulting in a second win this week when combined with its 7-0 victory over Marian University on Wednesday.
Tonight’s contest was the second of eight planned exhibition matches for Indiana’s Team this preseason, which will continue against new USL Championship rival Detroit City FC on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in a closed-door scrimmage at Grand Park. Media outlets seeking to cover exhibition matches during preseason are asked to contact John Koluder in the Indy Eleven Communications Department at jkoluder@indyeleven.com or 317-919-0808 (mobile) for access details, including kickoff times.
The preseason leads up to Indy Eleven’s 2022 USL Championship regular season opener one month from tonight at Loudoun United on Saturday, March 12 (6:00 p.m. ET, live on ESPN+). The full range of ticket offerings for Indy Eleven contests at IUPUI Carroll Stadium – starting with the 2022 home opener on Saturday, April 2, against LA Galaxy II – are now available, including Season Ticket Memberships, single game tickets, special multi-game packages, and an increased portfolio of hospitality options. To get full details and purchase tickets, visit indyeleven.com/tickets, or call 317-685-1100 during regular business hours.
2022 Spring Preseason Exhibition
Indy Eleven 4 : 2 University of Indianapolis
Saturday, February 12, 2021
Grand Park Events Center – Westfield, Ind.
Scoring Summary:
UIndy— Goal 17’
IND— Manuel Arteaga (Guest DF #1) 18’
IND— Manuel Arteaga (Aris Briggs) 25’
IND— Guest MF #1 (Manuel Arteaga) 32’
IND— Manuel Arteaga (Nicky Law) 37’
UIndy— Goal 73’
Disciplinary Summary:
IND – Manuel Arteaga (yellow card) 42’
IND – Guest DF #1 (yellow card) 78’
Indy Eleven 1st half (1’-45’) lineup (4-4-2): Guest GK #1; Noah Powder, Jared Timmer, Mechack Jerome, Guest DF #1; Nicky Law, Neveal Hackshaw, Guest MF #1, Guest MF #2; Manuel Arteaga, Aris Briggs
Indy Eleven 2nd half (46’-90’) lineup (4-4-2): Guest GK #1; Noah Powder (Guest DF 1, 70’), AJ Cochran, Karl Ouimette, Jared Timmer; Guest MF #1, Guest MF #3, Sam Brown, Raul Aguilera; Guest FW #1, Stefano Pinho
Indy Eleven 2022 Preseason Exhibition Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 9 Indy Eleven 7 : 0 Marian University
Saturday, Feb. 12 Indy Eleven 4 : 2 University of Indianapolis
Wednesday, Feb. 16 vs. Detroit City FC – CLOSED DOOR
Saturday, Feb. 19 vs. Sporting Kansas City II
- 1:00 p.m. kickoff at Grand Park Event Center (Field 3)
- Open to 2022 Season Ticket Members only
Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Friday, Feb. 25 vs. St. Louis City SC – CLOSED DOOR
Friday, March 4 vs. Chicago Fire FC – CLOSED DOOR
Saturday, March 5 at Columbus Crew – CLOSED DOOR
