Orlando City claimed a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake at Inter.co Stadium on Friday night in the Major League Soccer regular season. The result moves hosts Orlando City up to ninth in the table with 25 points from 22 games, while visitors Real Salt Lake remain tenth on 28 points after 21 matches.
Marczuk opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Griezmann struck twice, first in the 53rd and then to seal the win in the 81st. Lineker Rodrigues and Katranis each picked up yellow cards for Orlando City, while Henry and Atuesta were cautioned for the visitors. Multiple substitutions were made by both sides as the match progressed.
Orlando City controlled possession at 62 per cent but failed to convert their dominance into a comfortable margin. They registered 11 shots inside the penalty area but only three found the target, while their expected goals figure of 1.77 suggests they created better opportunities than the scoreboard reflected.
Real Salt Lake made do with 38 per cent possession but showed sharper efficiency, recording 38 per cent shot accuracy compared to Orlando City's 27. The visitors registered only two shots inside the penalty area but managed to keep the score respectable through organised defending, making 27 clearances throughout the match.
The victory ends Orlando City's winless run, having drawn two and lost three of their previous five matches. Real Salt Lake had enjoyed better recent results, including consecutive victories over Mazatlan and Huaires, before this defeat ended their momentum.