Atlanta scores late to drag even in draw vs. Orlando

Jay Fortune’s 86th-minute purpose cancelled out Griffin Dorsey’s first-half opener as visiting Atlanta United performed Orlando Metropolis to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night time.

Fortune’s purpose, his second in as many matches, secured a degree for Atlanta (3-8-2, 11 factors) and snapped its two-match shedding streak at dwelling.

With simply minutes to go in regular time, Atlanta — who appeared destined for a second straight loss — pulled degree. Matt Edwards used some sensible footwork on the proper facet of the Orlando scoring space earlier than passing it into the field to Fortune. Fortune’s first-time effort sailed over Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to make it 1-1.

Atlanta had an opportunity to take all three factors from Orlando within the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, however Crepeau dove to parry away Matias Galarza’s try from simply past the field.

That supplied some comfort for Orlando (4-8-2, 14 factors), who opened the scoring within the 18th minute.

Martin Ojeda’s move between the legs of Atlanta centerback Enea Mihaj discovered Ivan Angulo charging into the scoring space. Regardless of Tomas Jacob’s makes an attempt to defend, Angulo handed the ball in entrance of the purpose to Dorsey, who tapped it in to present Orlando a 1-0 lead. It was Dorsey’s second purpose of the season.

Orlando Metropolis had a number of alternatives to increase its lead however didn’t capitalize, finally settling for a degree after conceding Fortune’s late purpose. They have been additionally pressured to take Robin Jansson out at halftime after the Orlando centerback and captain appeared to endure a knee damage.

Angulo was credited with an help on Dorsey’s purpose, which was his team-high seventh of the season. Edwards’ help on Fortune’s purpose was his first of the 12 months.

Orlando and Atlanta will play one another once more on Tuesday within the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

–Discipline Degree Media