New York Red Bulls 3:2 Orlando City SC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City SC 3-2 in an MLS match, with Mijahir Jiménez scoring twice to make the difference. The hosts led 2-0 at half-time and stretched the lead to 3-1 before Orlando set up a tense finish.

Jiménez opened the scoring in the 23rd minute from Gustav Berggren's assist, and Emil Forsberg made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute after Cade Cowell's assist. Tyrese Spicer pulled one back for Orlando in the 52nd minute, but Jiménez scored his second in the 60th, again from Cowell. Griffin Dorsey made it 3-2 in the 63rd minute with Antoine Griezmann providing the assist.

The numbers were striking: New York were credited with a single shot and 53% possession, while Orlando had none, yet the game produced five goals. Jiménez's brace was the difference, and Orlando's response ensured the closing minutes were tight.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC?

New York Red Bulls 3-2 Orlando City SC (MLS).

Who scored?

Mijahir Jiménez (23', assist Gustav Berggren) for New York Red Bulls; Emil Forsberg (43', assist Cade Cowell) for New York Red Bulls; Tyrese Spicer (52', assist Braian Ojeda) for Orlando City SC; Mijahir Jiménez (60', assist Cade Cowell) for New York Red Bulls; Griffin Dorsey (63', assist Antoine Griezmann) for Orlando City SC.

Was New York Red Bulls's win deserved?

Yes — New York Red Bulls were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC?

Yellow cards: Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls); Justin Che (New York Red Bulls); Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC); Harvey Sarajian (Orlando City SC); Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (New York Red Bulls).

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