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Orlando City vs. New York City FC: Player Grades And Man of the Match

Whew.

I don't know how they did it, but the Lions held on in a nail biter for a 1-0 victory on the road against New York City FC. Cyle Larin scored his 20th career goal in MLS, and it just enough for Orlando City to escape the Concrete Jungle with a very valuable three points.

It was an ugly match, but hey, a win's a win.

Now, let's get down to the real reason you're all here: player grades.

Starters:

GK, Joe Bendik, 8 -- Bendik make not one, not two, but three huge saves on Mix Diskerud throughout the match to deny the USMNT midfielder game-tying goals.