Miami FC 2:4 Orange County SC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Yaniv Bazini scored twice as Orange County SC overturned an early deficit to beat Miami FC 4-2, setting up a trip to Rhode Island FC on July 4. Miami had taken a deserved lead through Alessandro Milesi's 14th-minute strike, but the visitors responded with three quick goals before half-time to seize control of a contest that had begun to slip away.

The turning point arrived just before the interval, when Yaniv Bazini equalised from Jamir Johnson's assist in the 44th minute. Stephen Kelly put Orange County ahead ten minutes after the restart, converting Nico Benalcazar's pass, and Bazini struck again on the hour mark, this time from another Benalcazar delivery. Mathieu Ndongo pulled one back for Miami in the 82nd minute, but Efren Solis sealed the result in stoppage time.

Miami were the better side in the first half and created the better chances, but they could not contain Orange County's clinical finishing after the break. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Miami beforehand, and the result did not confirm that prediction, while a live bet on the hosts at 1.42 also lost as the match developed. Orange County now travel to Rhode Island FC on July 4.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Miami FC vs Orange County SC?

Miami FC 2-4 Orange County SC (USL Championship).

Who scored?

Alessandro Milesi (14') for Miami FC; Yaniv Bazini (44', assist Jamir Johnson) for Orange County SC; Stephen Kelly (55', assist Nico Benalcazar) for Orange County SC; Yaniv Bazini (60', assist Nico Benalcazar) for Orange County SC; Mathieu Ndongo (82', assist Diego Mello) for Miami FC; Efren Solis (90', assist Ousmane Sylla) for Orange County SC.

Was Orange County SC's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Orange County SC won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Miami FC vs Orange County SC?

Yellow cards: Riyon Tori (Miami FC); Stephen Kelly (Orange County SC); Alessandro Milesi (Miami FC); Efren Solis (Orange County SC).

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