MONTVERDE, Fla. (June 7, 2019) - Orlando City B (3-5-3, 12 points) turned a previous 2-1 loss against Forward Madison FC (2-6-2, 8 points) around on Friday, giving the Lions a 2-1 win at home. Fridayās win served as the teamās fourth consecutive match in which they secured a point.
Forward and captain Rafael Santos opened the scoring for the second consecutive game with a long range effort from outside the box. Fridayās opening goal served as his second professional goal, both within a week span. His goal against FC Tucson on May 31 was voted by fans as USL Goal of the Week in Week 10.
Thiago De Souza doubled the lead for OCB in the 62nd minute, scoring a right-footed shot from outside the box into the right corner. His goal served as his third goal of the season. He is now tied for most goals scored thus far for OCB alongside midfielder Koby Osei-Wusu.
It was De Souzaās second point on the night after assisting on Santosā opening goal.
Forward Madisonās Brian Bement put a goal on the board for the Flamingos.
Next Match
Orlando City B faces a quick turnaround as it hosts FC Tucson on Wednesday, June 12 at Montverde Academy. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Scoring Summary:
ORL - Rafael Santos (Thiago De Souza) 23ā
ORL - Thiago De Souza (Serginho) 63ā
MAD - Brian Bement (Brandon Eaton) 89ā
Orlando City B ā GK Christian Herrera; D Matheus Silva, Nathan Simeon; M Randy Mendoza, Austin Amer, Leo Simas, Ates Diouf (Koby Osei-Wusu 78ā), Serginho; F Thiago De Souza, Rafael Santos Ā© (Will Bagrou 58ā), Jordan Bender (Steven Hernandez 74ā)
Unused Substitutes: GK Luca Mancuso; D Jordan Hill; F Tresor Mbuyu, Luc Granitur
Forward Madison FC ā GK Brian Sylvestre; D Carl Schneider (Jiro Toyama 66ā), Shaun Russell, Connor Tobin Ā©, Christian Diaz; M Ally NgāAnzi (Brian Bement 58ā) , Eric Leonard, Jeff Michaud; F Don Smart, Paulo Junior, JC Banks (Brandon Eaton 84ā)
Unused Substitutes: GK Ryan Coulter; M Vit Niziyimana, Zaire Bartley; F Danny Tenorio
Details of the Game:
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear
Date: June 7, 2019
Attendance: 171
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