Orlando City SC claimed a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia Union in an MLS encounter defined by clinical finishing from the hosts despite significant possession imbalance. Operating in a 3-4-3 formation, Orlando converted their chances ruthlessly, with Martin Ojeda scoring twice and generating an expected goals total of 2.79 from just 12 shots and six on target. Philadelphia dominated territorially with 26 shots but managed only seven on target, their 1.67 xG reflecting poor shot selection despite sustained pressure. The Union's goalkeeper conceded 2.73 post-shot expected goals and made a 57.14 per cent save rate, proving unable to contain Orlando's efficiency in transition. Boyko's officiating saw the match remain competitive throughout, though Orlando's defensive shape in their three-at-the-back setup effectively neutralised Philadelphia's width. The result underscores Orlando's growing clinical edge in the Eastern Conference.
OOrlando City SC
4–3
Full Time
PPhiladelphia Union
G. Dorsey27'M. Ojeda19', 90'D. McGuire72'A. Marín90'T. Spicer72'
B. Bender79'M. Iloski54'C. Sullivan75'N. Harriel54'B. Damiani75'S. Kornzeniowski79'
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Orlando City SC GK
PSxG conceded2.73
Goals conceded3
Goals saved-0.27
Save %57.1%
Philadelphia Union GK
PSxG conceded2.55
Goals conceded4
Goals saved-1.45
Save %33.3%
Orlando City SC's keeper performed right in line with expectations, while Philadelphia Union's keeper let in roughly 1.4 goal more than an average keeper would.
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