NYCFC draws 2-2 with Orlando City in MLS regular season match
New York City FC and Orlando City SC finished a Major League Soccer regular-season match in a 2-2 draw at Exploria Stadium, with late goals deciding the result.
Key points
- Alonso Martínez scored in the 18th minute to give NYCFC the lead.
- Antoine Griezmann equalized in the 32nd minute for Orlando City.
- Martín Ojeda scored in the 49th minute to restore Orlando's lead.
- Jonathan Shore equalized in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time.
- Talles Magno missed a penalty kick in the 81st minute.
NYCFC and Orlando City finish level
New York City FC left Exploria Stadium with a 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the 31st round of the Major League Soccer regular season.
Alonso Martínez put the visitors ahead in the 18th minute from a Hannes Wolf assist. Antoine Griezmann tied the match at 1‑1 in the 32nd minute, and Martín Ojeda restored Orlando’s lead four minutes after the restart, scoring in the 49th minute.
Jonathan Shore equalized in the ninth minute of second‑half stoppage time, with James Sands providing the assist. Talles Magno missed a penalty in the 81st minute.
NYCFC held 66% possession, outshot Orlando 17 to 10, and recorded 17 attempts from inside the box. The home side won nine corners to Orlando’s three and posted expected goals of 1.77 versus 0.86. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau made five saves for a 7.79 rating.
Disciplinary actions included a booking for Vinícius Nogueira in the 38th minute and a booking for Sands in the 44th minute. Referee Elijio Arreguin showed Orlando three additional yellow cards: Iago in the 63rd minute, Wilder Cartagena in the 78th minute, and Eduard Atuesta in the 86th minute.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the goals in the NYCFC vs Orlando City match?
Alonso Martínez and Jonathan Shore scored for NYCFC, while Antoine Griezmann and Martín Ojeda scored for Orlando City.
When did the final goal occur in the match?
Jonathan Shore scored the equalizing goal in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time.
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