Alex Freeman’s aim within the sixth minute of stoppage time supplied visiting Orlando Metropolis SC with a essential standings level as they drew with FC Cincinnati 1-1 Sunday night time.
The draw retains Cincinnati (18-9-5, 59 factors) unbeaten in its third straight total and second in a row at house.
Extra importantly, they keep 4 factors again of the Philadelphia Union for first place within the Jap Convention and the Supporters’ Protect Race. Each groups have two video games remaining. Cincinnati continues to be three factors forward of New York Metropolis FC and Inter Miami FC within the Jap Convention standings.
With time winding down, Orlando’s Tyrece Spicer served a ball into the field and Freeman headed it simply inside the precise submit from eight yards out.
Kevin Denkey’s 14th aim of the season within the 73rd minute gave FC Cincinnati the lead. Denkey took a feed from Evander and hit the left nook of the web from the highest of the field.
Cincinnati was beginning backup goalkeeper Evan Louro for an injured Roman Celentano. Louro made 5 saves on the night time.
Sunday night time was a possible playoff preview between the 2 golf equipment, and it confirmed in a tightly contested match in late September.
Orlando (14-7-10, 52 factors) is at present in seventh place within the Jap Convention. Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese made eight saves to assist the Lions keep away from the regular-season sweep of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati performs on the New York Crimson Bulls, whereas Orlando hosts the Columbus Crew, each on October 4.
–Subject Degree Media
