INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 14, 2024) – El Paso Locomotive FC recorded its first loss in over a month on Saturday evening, falling 3-1 on the road to Indy Eleven.
Indy showcased its danger early on, picking up the lead in the 12′. Indy would then continue to threaten on goal, but El Paso goalkeeper Jahmali Waite would come up big with a diving save in the 32′ to keep things tight heading into halftime. Indy would then return from the break firing on all cylinders, scoring twice unanswered in the second half to secure a three-goal lead.
Despite best efforts throughout the match, it was not until the 83′ that the Locos found their breakthrough with forward and Las Cruces native Ricardo Zacarias netting in his first goal of the season to give El Paso some hope heading into the final moments of the match.
However, the Indy defense tightened up to prevent a late El Paso comeback and ultimately secured their three points, ending Locomotive’s three-match unbeaten shutout run.
El Paso must now shift focus to its home match next Saturday, September 21 vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, with the Locos hoping to avenge their defeat from earlier this season.