Orlando City B came away from Mercy Health Training Center with a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati 2, moving ahead early through Issah Haruna and regaining the lead after the hosts had levelled. The visitors controlled possession and created the better chances, though the match stayed tight until the final stages.
Issah Haruna opened the scoring in the 16th minute, finishing after a pass from Juan Rojas. FC Cincinnati 2 equalised in the 63rd minute when Deiver Mosquera found the net unassisted. Just over ten minutes later, Matthew Belgodere struck the winner from Gustavo Caraballo's assist to make it 1-2.
Orlando City B dominated the ball with 57% possession and recorded 12 total shots (6 on target) against 11 (5 on target) from the hosts. They also created five big chances to FC Cincinnati 2's one, yet the home side registered a slightly higher expected goals total (1.41 to 1.12), reflecting a match where Orlando were more incisive but not overwhelmingly superior.
