Late goal allows Hartford to tie Indy 11 in home opener

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 72^nd 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