Orlando City SC vs D.C. United. American MLS League.
Citrus BowlAttendance32,822.
Thursday 9 April 2015 08:20, UK
Luis Silva's injury-time free kick condemned Orlando City to a second MLS home defeat in a row as DC United won 1-0 win at the Citrus Bowl on Friday.
Orlando, who conceded in injury time to lose by the same scoreline to the Vancouver Whitecaps in their previous home game, should have been home and dry against United and only have themselves to blame for defeat after missing a numerous chances.
Former World Player of the Year Kaka was instrumental throughout for Orlando, who lost forward Pedro Ribeiro to a hamstring injury in the 22nd minute.
Kevin Molino hit the post from close range in the 32nd minute and then full-back Rafael Ramos had an effort saved.
Kaka created two good opportunities for substitute Cyle Larin but the forward's efforts were both straight at United goalkeeper Bill Hamid.
At the other end, Orlando's keeper Donovan Ricketts pulled off a superb double save before defender Brek Shea cleared Chris Pontius’ shot off the line.
With the game heading for a draw, Silva drove a free-kick through the Orlando wall and past Ricketts to earn the visitors all three points in stoppage time.
Orlando almost got back on level terms moments later with a curling free-kick of their own, but Carlos Rivas’ effort flashed just wide.
In Saturday's MLS games, defending champions LA Galaxy travel to Vancouver while big-spending Toronto are at struggling Chicago.
