Orlando City came out the gates firing Sunday evening versus Sporting Kansas City. The Lions scored on a header by Adrian Winter off a free-kick by Luke Boden in the third minute of the game.
This was the first goal scored by an Orlando City player in the last five matches and the fastest goal scored by Orlando City in club history.
“We deserved it,” said Orlando City’s Head Coach Adrian Heath. We started really well…I’m pleased for our players and supporters.”
Orlando City’s offense was clicking this game. After getting substituted in for Cyle Larin, Bryan Rochez scored in the 66’ minute off an unselfish pass by Brek Shea.
“I had a good run, Rochez challenged, Ball came to me, I was going to go for the goal and he kept running, so I just let if off for him,” said Shea.
Winter added his second goal of the game on a beautiful touch pass by Lewis Neal in the 72’ minute of the game. He went on to say his teammates’ passes were a “present” when asked how much credit he gives his teammates for his two goals.
In the final minutes of the game, frustration for Sporting Kansas City mounted over when Dom Dyer head-butted Orlando City player David Mateos in the 88’ minute of the game. With the Lions not scoring in the last five matches, Sporting Kansas City did not see this display of offensive prowess by Orlando City on the horizon.
After losing the last 6 matches, this win keeps Orlando city in contention to make the playoffs.
“Tonight gives us another chance and we got closer to that red line,” said Coach Heath. “The playoffs is the goal, it still is the goal.”
