CHARLOTTE. Orlando City topped Charlotte to win 2-1. A goal from T. Akindele was decisive in the 89min. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Orlando City to strike first with a goal of E. Kara at the 62′. Then it was a goal in the 66′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, T. Akindele gave the win to Orlando City in the 89′ minute with a goal.
The match was played at the Bank of America Stadium stadium in Charlotte on Sunday and it started at 7:00 pm local time. The referee was Lukasz Szpala assisted by Brian Dunn and Kevin Klinger. The 4th official was Kevin Broadley. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 24.7 degrees Celsius or 76.46 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 85%.
Match Statistics
- 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
- 8 Total 12
- 3 On Target 7
- 5 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 1
- 103 Attack 77
- 45 Dangerous attack 27
- 63 Ball safe 68
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 5
Fouls
- 17 Total 9
- 2 Yellow Cards 4
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Charlotte was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Orlando City that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Charlotte was more pushing with 45 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 3 were on target. Nevertheless, Orlando City was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Charlotte shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Orlando City shot 12 times, 7 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Charlotte received 2 yellow cards (Q. McNeill and D. Jones). On the opposite side, Orlando City received 4 yellow cards (J. Mulraney, F. Torres, Carlos Antonio and M. Pereyra).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this contest, Charlotte will stay with 32 points to sit in the 10th place. On the opposite side, Orlando City will have 36 points like Inter Miami to remain in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Charlotte will play away against New York RB on the 8th of October with a 1-0 head to head stats in favor of Charlotte (0 draws).
Orlando City will host Columbus Crew on the 8th of October with a 7-6 head to head stats in favor of Orlando City (3 draws).
Charlotte – Formation
Charlotte
68'
72'
66'
Charlotte started with a conservative line-up (4-5-1).
The manager Christian Lattanzio decided to play with the following team: Kristijan Kahlina , Jaylin Lindsey , Anton Walkes , Jan Sobociński , Christian Fuchs , Orrin McKinze Gaines II. , Quinn McNeill , Derrick Jones , Brandt Bronico , Kerwin Calderón Vargas and Karol Świderski .
The home team had on the bench: Andre Shinyashiki, Adilson Malanda, Jordy Alcivar, Kamil Jóźwiak , George Marks, Harrison Afful, Benjamin Bender , Yordy Reyna and Joseph Mora.
Charlotte could not rely on the presence of Y. Reyna (injured).
Substitutions
Charlotte made 3 changes: K. A. Calderon Vargas for K. Jozwiak (63′), Q. McNeill for Bender Ben (72′) and O. McKinze Gaines II for Y. Reyna (78′).
Best player: Derrick Jones
The most impressive player for Charlotte was Derrick Jones.
His rating is with 50 passes (86% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 8 duels out of 13. He performed 1 cross.
Orlando City – Formation
Orlando City
Orlando City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez played with: Pedro Gallese , Ruan , Antônio Carlos , Rodrigo Schlegel , Kyle Smith , Mauricio Pereyra , César Araújo , Facundo Torres , Júnior Urso , Jake Mulraney and Ercan Kara .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Mason Stajduhar, Andrés Perea, Benji Michel , Iván Angulo, Tesho Akindele , Wilder Cartagena , Nicholas Selson Gioacchini , Thomas Williams and Michael Halliday.
Substitutions
Orlando City made 4 changes: J. Mulraney for B. Michel (71′), E. Kara for T. Akindele (79′), M. Pereyra for W. Cartagena (86′) and F. Torres for N. Gioacchini (86′).
Best player: Tesho Akindele
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Orlando City was Tesho Akindele.
His rating is with 1 goal, 7 passes (71% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 1 duel out of 1.
His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 79′.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Minnesota United – Austin – 2-1
- Chicago Fire – New York City – 0-2
- Sporting KC – Portland Timbers – 4-1
- Charlotte – Orlando City – 1-2
- Real Salt Lake – Vancouver Whitecaps – 1-1
- Colorado Rapids – Houston Dynamo – 1-1
- Columbus Crew – Atlanta United – 2-2
- SJ Earthquakes – Los Angeles FC – 2-1
- Inter Miami – Toronto – 2-1
