Key Takeaways
- Antoine Griezmann scored two goals to lead Orlando City to a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United.
- Orlando City extended their unbeaten streak to four games, while Atlanta United struggled with only two shots on target.
- The match was the second league meeting of the season between the two rivals, with both teams tying 1-1 in their first encounter.
Antoine Griezmann scored a pair of goals to help Orlando City SC defeat Atlanta United 3-2 in a closely contested match on Wednesday night.
Orlando City, currently in ninth place with 31 points, extended their unbeaten streak to four straight games (3-0-1), while Atlanta United, with 22 points, struggled to find their footing.
Atlanta United struck first in the seventh minute, with Alexey Miranchuk's pass leading to a header by Paulo Diaz that deflected off Orlando's David Brekalo and into the net.
Orlando City responded in the 26th minute, with Joran Gerbet assisting Griezmann, whose sliding left-footed shot deflected off Atlanta goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos and through for the equalizer.
The visitors dominated possession for nearly 59% of the first half and outshot Atlanta 7-6, creating several opportunities in the first 10 minutes of the second half.
In the 59th minute, Ivan Angulo scored his second goal of the season, giving Orlando their first lead, after Robin Jansson lofted a ball downfield to a streaking Martin Ojeda, who assisted Angulo.
Griezmann added an insurance goal in the 77th minute, as he and Justin Ellis teamed up for a give-and-go that resulted in the visitors' third consecutive goal.
Atlanta United pulled one back in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, as Enea Mihaj's header deflected into the net off Tyrese Spicer.
The match was the second league meeting of the season between the two rivals, with both teams tying 1-1 in their first encounter on May 16.
