It was a game of missed opportunities for both the San Francisco Deltas and Indy Eleven on Saturday afternoon. The result was a deserved 0-0 draw which kept the Deltas undefeated to start the season.

The best chances in the game for both teams came late in the second half. In the 75th minute, San Francisco’s Kyle Bekker took a shot from outside the box that was heading for the top left corner. Indy Eleven veteran keeper Jon Busch stretched to tap it over the bar for the save.

Just a few minutes later Indy had a golden opportunity when a cross found the head of a streaking Eamon Zayed. He struck it clean on goal from ten feet, but Deltas keeper Romuald Peiser made an outstanding reflex save to deny the striker. It has now been over 240 minutes since Peiser has let a goal into the back of the net.

HIGHLIGHTS | Indy Eleven 0, San Francisco Deltas 0 (Video: NASL)

“Our mentality and attitude during the 90 minutes was excellent. Our guys stayed focused against Indy in a place that is difficult to play,” said SF Deltas head coach Marc Dos Santos.

The Deltas fielded the same starting 11 from last week’s game against Jacksonville, except for Danny Cruz playing out wide for the suspended Jackson. Cruz, unfortunately, picked up a leg injury in the first half after a collision and was replaced by Tyler Gibson.

San Francisco once again outshot the opposition with five shots on target versus Indy’s two. Heinemann had two shot on goal, with his closest chance a header that sailed just over the crossbar in the 81st minute.









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Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Image 2 of 20 Tyler Gibson controls the ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Tyler Gibson controls the ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 3 of 20 Indy Eleven's Éamon Zayed is dfended by the San Francisco Deltas Nana Attakora in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Indy Eleven's Éamon Zayed is dfended by the San Francisco Deltas Nana Attakora in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 4 of 20 The Deltas' Thomas Heinemann and Indy Eleven's Justin Braun battle for a header in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) The Deltas' Thomas Heinemann and Indy Eleven's Justin Braun battle for a header in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 5 of 20 Image 6 of 20 The Deltas Pablo Diego reaches for a ball while defended by Indy's Marco Franco in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) The Deltas Pablo Diego reaches for a ball while defended by Indy's Marco Franco in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 7 of 20 The Deltas Kenny Teijsse and Indy Eleven's Éamon Zayed keep their eye on a loose ball in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) The Deltas Kenny Teijsse and Indy Eleven's Éamon Zayed keep their eye on a loose ball in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 8 of 20 The Deltas' Pablo Dyego controls a ball while defended by Indy Eleven's Craig Henderson in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) The Deltas' Pablo Dyego controls a ball while defended by Indy Eleven's Craig Henderson in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 9 of 20 Indy's Craig Henderson and San Francisco's Cristian Portilla fight for a loose ball in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Indy's Craig Henderson and San Francisco's Cristian Portilla fight for a loose ball in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 10 of 20 Image 11 of 20 The Deltas Cristian Portilla heads the ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) The Deltas Cristian Portilla heads the ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 12 of 20 Cristian Portilla heads a ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Cristian Portilla heads a ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 13 of 20 The Deltas Kenny Teijsse and Indy Eleven's Éamon Zayed keep their eye on a loose ball in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) The Deltas Kenny Teijsse and Indy Eleven's Éamon Zayed keep their eye on a loose ball in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 14 of 20 Deltas goalkeeper Romuald Peiser smothers a ball pursued by Indy Eleven striker Justin Braun in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Deltas goalkeeper Romuald Peiser smothers a ball pursued by Indy Eleven striker Justin Braun in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 15 of 20 Image 16 of 20 Indy's Justin Braun is defended by the Deltas Reiner in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Indy's Justin Braun is defended by the Deltas Reiner in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 17 of 20 Indy's Brad Ring passes the ball away from the Deltas Kyle Bekker in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Indy's Brad Ring passes the ball away from the Deltas Kyle Bekker in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 18 of 20 Indy Eleven's Justin Braun is defended by the Deltas in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Indy Eleven's Justin Braun is defended by the Deltas in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 19 of 20 Tommy Heinemann heads a ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Tommy Heinemann heads a ball against Indy Eleven in their match held at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer) Photo: Matt Schlotzhauer Image 20 of 20 SF Deltas secure away draw against Indy Eleven 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

After other league results, San Francisco held onto the second position in the NASL standings with six points (1-3-0), two behind league-leading Jacksonville.

“Although we got another important point, we felt we could have won the game,” Dos Santos lamented. “Now it’s time to refocus and prepare for our next match against the Cosmos.”

The Deltas return home to Kezar Stadium to face the defending NASL champions New York Cosmos next Saturday. Kickoff time is 7 pm.