Deadspin | Atlanta scores late to pull even in draw vs. Orlando

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

Fortune’s objective, his second in as many matches, secured some extent for Atlanta (3-8-2, 11 factors) and snapped its two-match shedding streak at house.

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 best aspect 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 in 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 in the 18th minute.

Martin Ojeda’s cross 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 objective to Dorsey, who tapped it in to give Orlando a 1-0 lead. It was Dorsey’s second objective of the season.

Orlando Metropolis had a number of alternatives to prolong its lead however failed to capitalize, in the end settling for some extent after conceding Fortune’s late objective. They have been additionally pressured to take Robin Jansson out at halftime after the Orlando centerback and captain appeared to undergo a knee harm.

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

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

–Discipline Degree Media