Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Orlando City SC defeated Atlanta United FC 3-2 on the road. The victory marked Orlando City SC’s first win in Atlanta since 2023. It also gave Orlando City SC back-to-back wins over the past five days.
Orlando City SC fell behind seven minutes into the match when an own goal was ruled off David Brekalo. Joran Gerbet then sent a cross toward the near post, where Griezmann got a touch to guide the ball past Atlanta United FC goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos. The goal was Griezmann’s fifth in his past four matches at that point.
Orlando City SC rallies after early deficit
Martín Ojeda made his first start since before the World Cup break and helped Orlando City SC move in front. Robin Jansson played a long ball to Ojeda in the box, and Ojeda squared it to Iván Angulo for a finish into an open goal. The play was initially flagged for offside, but the referee reviewed it at the monitor and awarded the goal.
Orlando City SC doubled its advantage about 20 minutes later. Wilder Cartagena forced a turnover in Orlando City SC’s attacking third before Griezmann combined with Justin Ellis and finished the play. Ellis recorded his third consecutive assist to Griezmann, while the brace gave Griezmann six goals in his past four games, according to the source.
Atlanta United FC cut the lead to one in the sixth minute of stoppage time when a header hit Tyrese Spicer and went into his own net. Orlando City SC held on for all three points. The result completed the club’s back-to-back wins.
Orlando City SC will host Toronto FC
Orlando City SC will return home to host Toronto FC on the weekend. The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Inter.co Stadium. No match date was provided in the source.
Source: Original report