Ramiro Enrique showcased his skill by scoring twice, bringing his goal tally to eight in his last 12 games, as Orlando City triumphed over Cincinnati with a score of 3-1 in a thrilling match on Saturday night.
Orlando’s victory puts them in contention to secure homefield advantage in the first round of the MLS playoffs, pending the outcome of the match between New York City and Nashville on Sunday.
Cincinnati, with a home record of 7 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws, will be heading to Philadelphia for their final regular-season game on October 19th.
Enrique made his mark early in the game, scoring in the 10th minute after receiving a well-placed pass from Kyle Smith, a Cincinnati native.
In the 66th minute, Iván Angulo extended Orlando’s lead to 2-1 with a quick finish after Enrique set him up with a precise cross.
Enrique added another goal to his name in the 72nd minute, taking advantage of a defensive error to tap the ball into the net effortlessly.
Orlando City’s 58 goals this season have surpassed their previous club record of 55 goals set in both 2016 and 2023, highlighting their offensive prowess.
Cincinnati managed to get on the scoreboard just before halftime, with Luciano Acosta curling in a shot from the corner of the box to equalize at 1-1, catching goalkeeper Pedro Gallese off guard.
Acosta’s goal was his 14th of the season, contributing to his total of 33 goals and assists this season, exceeding his impressive performance during his 2023 MVP campaign.
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