Phoenix Rising FC beat Indy Eleven 2-1 in the USL Championship. The hosts took an early lead, were pegged back within two minutes, and then re-established control through Daniel Flores's goal. Phoenix finished with 57% possession and edged the shot count.
Dominique Badji opened the scoring in the fifth minute after Ihsan Sacko's assist. Pape Boye equalised for Indy in the seventh, but Daniel Flores put Phoenix back in front in the 28th minute and that proved the winner. Jean Eric Moursou and Collin Smith were booked, with Smith cautioned early in the second half.
Indy had more shots off target – seven to two – and missed a big chance, while Phoenix were more clinical with four shots on target. Phoenix goalkeeper made three saves, including the stops that kept the visitors at bay. The win leaves Phoenix with the points from a tight, competitive match.
