Orlando Metropolis regarded sluggish at occasions in a 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew on a wet Saturday evening, however the Lions held on to earn a useful MLS level at residence.
“We performed very well. We had a tough opponent. In addition they did very well, so it was a tough recreation,” Orlando Metropolis ahead Marco Pašalić mentioned. “I’m comfortable that we took one level. It’s higher than no level.”
Seventh within the Japanese Convention, Orlando Metropolis (14-7-11, 53 factors) is three factors behind fourth-place Charlotte FC with two video games remaining within the common season within the Lions’ effort to enhance their playoff slot.
Columbus (13-8-12, 51 factors) opened the scoring within the thirty second minute off the boot of Andres Herrera. Lassi Lappalainen’s cross discovered Herrera within the field, and he had no bother poking it previous goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
The Lions wasted no time hitting again, levelling it at 1-1 within the thirty fourth minute. Luis Muriel’s shot was saved by Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, however he was unable to maintain management of the ball. Pašalić latched on to the rebound, smashing it residence to even the rating.
The aim was Orlando Metropolis’s sixtieth on the season, a membership report.
Columbus outshot the Lions 20-10 however had only a 6-4 benefit with pictures on course. Duncan McGuire and Tyrese Spicer regarded electrical as second-half substitutes, however they have been unable to assist Orlando Metropolis discover a winner.
“Individuals anticipate numerous objectives from us as a result of we rating rather a lot. So while you rating in a single recreation just one aim, the individuals ask, ‘What occurred?’” Pašalić added. “However for my part, Columbus is an efficient crew like the opposite groups we struggle for the playoff [positions] with.”
The Lions held on robust defensively within the second half to maintain the Crew from including a second tally. Adrian Marin was significantly spectacular at left again, successful all of his aerial duels and creating two possibilities going ahead.
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