Hartford’s Beverly Makangila (6, right) tries to get away from Indy Eleven’s Noble Okello (18) in Saturday’s USL Championship game at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford. The two teams tied, 2-2. (Photo courtesy Hartford Athletic)
HARTFORD, March 28, 2026 – The Hartford Athletic got some help on Saturday to remain undefeated when Indy Eleven defender Josh O’Brien deflected a ball into his own goal in the 89th minute to help Hartford get a 1-1 tie with Indy Eleven in USL Championship action at Trinity Health Stadium.
It was the first game for Hartford (3-0-2, 2-0-2 USL Championship) at home this season.
Leading by a goal, O’Brien deflected the ball into his own net off a corner kick from Hartford.
Indy Eleven (1-1-1) took a 2-1 lead in the 72nd minute with Bruno Rendon scoring off a cross from Mikah Thomas. The visitors tied the game just three minutes into the second half as Noble Okello tapped in a backdoor pass from teammate Cam Lindley.
Carrying much of play by the midway point of the first half, Hartford took a 1-0 lead as Arturo Diz Pe sent a pass up field to Sadat Anaku who turned and fired the rock short side to beat Eric Dick in the 33rd minute, putting Hartford ahead, 1-0.
Hartford returns to action on Wednesday when they travel to Centreville Bank Stadium to battle USL Championship rival Rhode Island FC in a U.S. Open Cup match at 7 p.m.
Hartford 1, Indianapolis 1
At Hartford
Indy Eleven (1-1-1) 0 2 — 2
Hartford (3-0-2) 1 1 — 2
Goals: Sadat Anaku (H), 33, own goal (In) 89, Noble Okello (In) 48, Bruno Rendon (In) 72; Assist: Arturo Diz Pe (H), Cam Lindley (In), Mikah Thomas (In); Saves: Gerold Ngnepi (H) 2, Eric Dick (In) 1; Att: 2400
