Orlando City SC Dominates Charlotte in MLS Cup Opener
Orlando, Florida – Orlando City SC earned a resounding victory over Charlotte FC in the opening round of the MLS Cup, riding goals from Facundo Torres and Mauricio Ojeda to the win.
The Lions dominated possession throughout the match, generating countless scoring opportunities. Torres opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by the visitors. The lead was doubled in the 76th minute when Ojeda expertly finished a breakaway opportunity.
Charlotte struggled to find their rhythm and only managed two shots on target. The game was further hampered by a red card issued to Charlotte’s midfielder, Pedro Biel, in the 90th minute.
With the win, Orlando City SC advances to the next round of the MLS Cup, while Charlotte’s season comes to an end.
Substitutions orlando city sc: at minute 61 D. McGuire came in and R. Enrique went out., at minute 78 L. Muriel came in and M. Ojeda went out., at minute 78 K. Smith came in and D. D. Thorhallsson went out., at minute 88 N. Lodeiro came in and I. Angulo went out., at minute 88 D. Brekalo came in and F. Torres went out.
Substitutions charlotte: at minute 69 P. Agyemang came in and K. Swiderski went out., at minute 77 D. Diani came in and Junior Urso went out., at minute 78 K. A. Calderon Vargas came in and L. Abada went out., at minute 86 I. Tavares came in and B. Bronico went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Orlando City SC
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