Orlando City SC defeated D.C. United 4-1 at Inter.co Stadium, extending its home winning streak against D.C. United to three matches. The result matched Orlando City SC’s 4-1 home scoreline against D.C. United from last season. Orlando City SC has outscored D.C. United 13-2 across those three consecutive home victories.
Griezmann and Ojeda give Orlando early lead
Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring in the 15th minute after a sequence involving Daryl Dike and Martín Ojeda. Dike held up play at the top of the box before feeding Griezmann, who combined with Ojeda before finishing past Sean Johnson.
Martín Ojeda doubled the lead seven minutes later. After combining with Eduard Atuesta and Zakaria Taifi, Ojeda reached the ball inside the box and flicked it into the net with the back of his right heel.
Marco Pašalić described the finish afterward, saying, “It’s a goal you have to go back and watch 100 times.”
Orlando City SC answers D.C. United penalty
D.C. United cut into the deficit before halftime when Tai Baribo converted a penalty. Wilder Cartagena fouled Sean Nealis in the box to give D.C. United the opportunity.
Orlando City SC restored its two-goal advantage five minutes into the second half. Kye Rowles gave the ball to Griezmann, who finished the chance to score his second goal of the match.
The goal marked Griezmann’s 20th goal contribution for Orlando City SC across all competitions in 18 games. His second goal put Orlando City SC back in control after D.C. United’s penalty.
Ellis and Pašalić combine for fourth goal
Orlando City SC added its fourth goal in stoppage time through Justin Ellis and Marco Pašalić. David Brekalo cleared the ball to Ellis, who advanced and played a through ball for Pašalić.
Pašalić drove toward goal and finished with his left foot to complete the 4-1 victory. Ellis provided the assist as Orlando City SC closed out its third consecutive home win against D.C. United.
What comes next for Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC will host New York City FC next Saturday in its second-to-last home match of the season. The match will start at 7:30 p.m. ET and stream on Apple TV.
FSB Take
Orlando City SC responded to D.C. United’s penalty with Griezmann’s second goal five minutes after halftime. The two-goal performance helped Orlando City SC secure a 4-1 home victory and extend its home winning streak against D.C. United to three matches. The upcoming meeting with New York City FC will be Orlando City SC’s second-to-last home match of the season.
Source: Original report