ORLANDO, Fla. — After ceding an own goal in the opening 15 minutes of play, Orlando City battled back twice to force a 3-3 draw with the New England Revolution on Saturday.
Nani scored two equalizers and assisted on a third goal to dig Orlando City (9-13-9, 36) out of two deficits. It was a must-win game, however, for the Lions during a tough playoff push. The draw dropped Orlando City one spot lower in the Eastern Conference standings.
After starting the game with several runs dangerous cuts into the box, trouble started for Orlando City in the 13th minute when rain began to fall in heavy sheets.