ORLANDO, Fla. (April 4, 2017) ā In its third match of the 2017 United Soccer League (USL) season, Orlando City B (1-0-2, 3 points) defeated Toronto FC II (1-0-2, 3 points) 3-1 at Orlando City Stadium for its first win of the 2017 season. First teamers Hadji Barry and Pierre Da Silva contributed to two of the three goals of the game, with a goal and two assists, respectively, while Paul Clowes recorded his first career professional goal.
āObviously pleased. I thought at times first half we played some really good football, especially on the counterattack. I thought we were really dangerous, Hadji [Barry], Richie [Laryea], Austin [Martz], Pierre Da Silva looked really dangerous tonight,ā OCB Head Coach Anthony Pulis said. ā [Zach Carroll and LĆ©o Pereira] were outstanding tonight. I think you saw the real Zach Carroll. And LĆ©o Pereira was excellent as well. He can play as a left back but I think he showed everybody tonight that heās got a lot of potential and I was really pleased in our center backs.ā
The Lions started the match dominating possession in the final third and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Clowes beat goalkeeper Angelo Cavalluzzo to Carrollās cross with a header on frame. After Toronto equalized in the 30th minute, OCB quickly responded with a wonderful team goal. First Team midfielder Richie Laryea started the attack as he dribbled to the top of the box before laying it off for Da Silva, who then quickly played the ball across the box for Barry to finish.
OCB opened the second half determined to secure the three points. After six minutes of strong offensive attacks, Neal sealed the deal in the 51st minute when he fired home the dagger into the top corner after Da Silvaās delicate pass to the top of the six-yard box after bodying off his mark. In the back, center backs Carroll and Pereira anchored a firm defensive performance. The Lions were reduced to 10 men in the 68th minute but Edwards, Jr. and the entire back four denied any TFCII chances to give OCB its first win in its new downtown stadium.
Barry, a former University of Central Florida star, troubled Torontoās backline all evening playing as a lone striker. The 2016 MLS SuperDraft first-round pick stretched TFCII out and nearly doubled his scoring tally when he struck a powerful shot off of Cavalluzzoās hands in the 65th minute.
ā[Barry] was a threat for their back line all night long. He probably shouldāve had more goals and he got himself into some fantastic positions but then that final decision and that cutting edge, being a little more clinical,ā Pulis added. āBut again, this is probably his first game in a few weeks. Iām sure heāll be pleased, I know heās tired, he got a bit of a cramp at the end but that was a good run for Hadji tonight.ā
OCB returns to action on Saturday, April 8, against Charlotte Independence. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Orlando City Stadium. The Lions will then begin a three-game road trip on Friday, April 14, against the New York Red Bulls. Tickets can be purchased for Saturdayās match against Charlotte at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/OCB/tickets or by calling 855-ORL-CITY.
Scoring Summary:
OCB - Paul Clowes 18ā
TFCII - Malik Johnson 30ā
OCB - Hadji Barry (Pierre Da Silva) 41ā
OCB - Lewis Neal (Pierre Da Silva) 51ā
Misconduct Summary:
OCB - Paul Clowes (Yellow Card) 16ā
OCB - Zach Carroll (Yellow Card) 37ā
OCB - Richie Laryea (Yellow Card) 55ā
TFCII - Brandon Onkony (Yellow Card) 57ā
OCB - Pierre Da Silva (Red Card) 68ā
Lineups/Substitutions:
Orlando City B - GK Earl Edwards, Jr., D Kevin Alston, LĆ©o Pereira, Zach Carroll, PC, M ā Lewis Neal, Paul Clowes (Ryley Kraft 64ā), Austin Martz, Pierre Da Silva, F Richie Laryea (Danny Deakin 71ā), Hadji Barry (Albert Dikwa 79ā)
Substitutes: GK Jake Fenlason, D Zach Ellis-Hayden, Conor Donovan, F Joe Gallardo
Toronto FC II - GK Angelo Cavalluzzo, D Oyvind Alseth, ā Mitchell Taintor (Brandon Aubrey 46ā), Brandon Onkony, M Liam Fraser, Brian James (Sergio Camargo 64ā), Ryan Telfer, Jordan McCrary (Tsubasa Endoh 69ā), F Malik Johnson, Shaan Hundal, Ricardo John
Substitutes: GK Brogan Engbers, M Anthony Osorio, , Luca Uccello, F Ben Spencer
Details of the Game
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear
Attendance: 1,098
Stats:
Possession:
OCB - 44.8 %
TOR - 55.2 %
Shots:
OCB - 10
TOR - 9
Saves:
OCB - 2
TOR - 2
Corners:
OCB - 5
TOR - 1
Fouls:
OCB - 13
TOR - 12