ORLANDO — Orlando City’s habit of surrendering early goals wasn’t an issue Saturday against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
For a while, it looked like the Lions’ biggest issue against the Whitecaps would be their inability to produce a goal. After squandering chances throughout the match, however, Orlando City produced some late magic – again – to come away with three points.
And, once again, it came down to an integral substitution.
Right back Ruan sent in a cross for midfielder Sacha Kljestan, who fired a shot that bounced off star winger Nani and in for an 88th minute goal to deliver a 1-0 victory for Orlando City over the Whitecaps in front of an announced home crowd of 22,468.