Match summary
Orlando City won 1-0 at home to New England Revolution. Orlando City led 1-0 at half-time.
Braian Ojeda put Orlando City ahead from a corner in the 45th minute.
There was little between the sides on chances: Orlando City created 1.16 expected goals (xG) from 15 shots, New England Revolution 0.89 from 9.
Orlando City secured a hard-fought victory despite ceding the initiative to New England Revolution in this MLS fixture. The visitors dominated possession with 65 percent and completed 679 passes compared to the hosts' 373, while also winning 8 corners to 5. Despite New England Revolution registering 90 attacks and 56 dangerous attacks, Orlando City created 15 shots and edged the expected goals battle with 1.16 to 0.89. Antoine Griezmann went close for Orlando City in the 17th minute, while Alhassan Yusuf and Ethan Kohler threatened for the visitors. Discipline was well maintained with only 1 yellow card shown.
The decisive moment of the match arrived just before the interval when Braian Ojeda scored with a right-footed shot in the 45th minute to establish a 1-0 lead that lasted until half-time. Both sides utilized their substitutes extensively across the second half as New England Revolution introduced players including Joshua Wynder, Brooklyn Raines, Alhassan Yusuf, Diego Fagúndez and Marcos Zambrano, while Orlando City brought on Adrián Marín, Joran Gerbet, Daryl Dike and Griffin Dorsey. The only booking of the game went to Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau for time wasting in the 90+1st minute before the final whistle confirmed the scoreline at 1-0.