The Columbus Crew left for Orlando coming off a 2-1 victory against the top team MLS, the Philadelphia Union, with the team starting core back from injury. Going into that Sunday match, the team response was focused on being prepared for the MLS Cup playoffs and Wednesday was another pre-postseason test. What followed was a difficult match for a side that looked unprepared.
Orlando City received a gift in the 27th minute in the form of a heavy Harrison Afful pass to Artur, with Orlando pressing in the offensive zone.