Orlando City SC dominated Inter Miami CF with a resounding 4-1 victory, thanks to the outstanding performance of Luis Muriel and Martín Ojeda.
Muriel leads the attack with a brace
Luis Muriel became the figure of the match by scoring a goal in each half. In addition, Martín Ojeda contributed with a goal and an assist, consolidating the victory for Orlando City.The match, played on Sunday night, saw Muriel open the scoring in the 2nd minute, establishing an early lead for Orlando City. However, Yannick Bright quickly responded with a goal for Inter Miami, equalizing the score.Ojeda, with his assist on Muriel’s first goal, extended his record streak of goal contributions to 14 consecutive matches.In the second half, Muriel scored his second goal of the night, and Ojeda extended the lead to 3-1 with his 14th goal of the season.Marco Pašalić closed the account with a goal in the 88th minute, securing the victory for Orlando City.
Messi’s Absence Felt in Inter Miami
The absence of Lionel Messi, due to a leg injury suffered in a previous match, was felt in Inter Miami’s performance.Pedro Gallese, Orlando City’s goalkeeper, made four important saves, while Óscar Ustari, from Inter Miami, stopped eight shots.With this victory, Orlando City rises to fourth place in the Eastern Conference.Inter Miami, despite the defeat, remains in sixth place, but with several pending matches.Inter Miami’s next match will be against LA Galaxy, while Orlando City will face Sporting Kansas City.
