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Charlotte FC edges out Orlando City SC in a thrilling contest
Orlando, Florida – Charlotte FC emerged victorious over Orlando City SC with a final score of 2-1 in a thrilling match played on Saturday at the Inter&Co Stadium. The encounter was marked by intensity and controversy, featuring a total of 7 yellow cards and two goals in the final minutes.
In the first half, Orlando City SC dominated possession (60%), but failed to capitalize on their chances. Charlotte FC, on the other hand, proved more efficient in attack, although they also committed numerous fouls. At the 40th minute, the game heated up with the first yellow card for Charlotte FC, following a foul by P. Agyemang. The tension continued to build, and at the 46th minute, A. Malanda received the second yellow card for the visiting team. At the 53rd minute, the third yellow card for Charlotte FC went to N. Byrne.
The second half saw several substitutions from both sides. Orlando City SC had the chance to break the deadlock with a penalty in the 90th minute, but F. Torres failed to convert it. However, he managed to score a goal in the 90th minute, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat. Charlotte FC secured victory thanks to a goal from K. Swiderski in the 81st minute, assisted by L. Abada.
The match was characterized by the intensity and commitment of both teams. Charlotte FC’s victory was built on their efficiency in attack and their ability to withstand the pressure from Orlando City SC.
Match statistics:
Orlando City SC: 60% possession, 20 shots (6 on target, 10 off target), 9 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow cards, None red cards
Charlotte: 40% possession, 7 shots (4 on target, 2 off target), 3 corners, 14 fouls, 6 yellow cards, None red cards
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Substitutions charlotte: at minute 61 K. Swiderski came in and P. Agyemang went out., at minute 72 L. Abada came in and K. A. Calderon Vargas went out., at minute 84 Junior Urso came in and B. Bronico went out.
Substitutions orlando city sc: at minute 65 D. McGuire came in and R. Enrique went out., at minute 65 L. Muriel came in and I. Angulo went out., at minute 79 N. Lodeiro came in and M. Ojeda went out., at minute 79 K. Smith came in and D. D. Thorhallsson went out., at minute 89 D. Brekalo came in and R. Schlegel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Orlando City SC
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