Major League Soccer Regular Season - 9
Orlando City SC 4 - 1 FT Charlotte
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' Luis Otavio (Z. Taifi)
24' I. Angulo
M. Agyemang (P. Biel) 33'
A. Westwood 41'
41' Luis Otavio
45'+2 M. Ojeda
HT
49' M. Ojeda (J. Ellis)
H. Toffolo 59'
61' M. Ojeda
66' Tiago
↓ R. Aloko ↑K. A. Calderon Vargas 73'
↓ I. Toklomati ↑A. Goodwin 73'
↓ L. de la Torre ↑B. Bronico 73'
74' ↓ Tiago ↑T. Reid-Brown
78' ↓ Z. Taifi ↑I. Gomez
80' I. Gomez
↓ H. Toffolo ↑D. Schnegg 81'
↓ A. Westwood ↑D. Diani 81'
88' I. Gomez (I. Angulo)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crepeau 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zakaria Taifi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Iago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Marin 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Iván Angulo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Midfielders
Braian Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Justin Ellis
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Martín Ojeda 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nolan Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Gómez 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Caraballo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaro Tsukada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morrison Agyemang
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Andrew Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Toffolo
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Ashley Westwood
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
81
Entry
Luca De La Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Rodolfo Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Pep Biel
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Wilfried Zaha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Idan Toklomati Jorno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Tyler Miller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Neeley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kerwin Calderón Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liel Abada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2025 | Charlotte | 2 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 05/14/2025 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 11/09/2024 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-1) | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 11/01/2024 | Charlotte | 0 - 0 (PEN 3-1) | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 10/27/2024 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 0 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 09/19/2024 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 0 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 06/19/2024 | Charlotte | 2 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 08/30/2023 | Charlotte | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 05/09/2023 | Charlotte | 1 - 0 | Orlando City SC | US Open Cup | Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews |
| 03/18/2023 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
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08/30/2023
05/09/2023
03/18/2023
Orlando City SC Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ojeda's Masterclass Punishes Wasteful Charlotte
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Our take is that this five-goal thriller proves clinical finishing trumps possession, as Orlando ruthlessly capitalized on every defensive lapse.
Early Fireworks
Charlotte came out eager to dictate the game on the road. They controlled possession early on, spraying passes around the field with clear attacking intent. But Orlando City SC didn't need the ball to be dangerous. The Intensity spiked dramatically in the 21st minute. Z. Taifi found space on the break and set up Luis Otavio, who buried the opening goal completely against the run of play. Charlotte refused to back down and struck back quickly. P. Biel threaded a beautiful ball to M. Agyemang, leveling the score before the halftime whistle. The visitors looked highly comfortable, dictating the tempo and generating better attacking sequences. Yet, the scoreboard told a completely different story. The Lions happily sat back, absorbed the building pressure, and waited patiently for their transition moments.
The Ojeda Show
The second half belonged entirely to one man. M. Ojeda took over the contest with a ruthless display of finishing. Just four minutes after the restart, he connected brilliantly with J. Ellis to restore Orlando's lead. The wild swings in momentum completely shattered Charlotte's defensive shape. The Balance of the match flipped drastically in favor of the hosts. Just past the hour mark, Ojeda struck again. A sensational unassisted effort doubled the advantage and effectively killed the contest. His individual heroics flipped the script on a night where Orlando only registered 0.90 expected goals as a team. Ojeda alone turned scattered half-chances into a very comfortable cushion. Charlotte kept pushing forward, logging 12 shots overall, but their finishing severely lacked the required bite.
Finishing Flourish
Charlotte desperately threw numbers forward to salvage the evening. They maintained their heavy possession advantage but left gaping holes across their backline. Orlando gladly accepted the open invitation to counter-attack. The Stakes were massive for a struggling Lions squad desperate for points, and they delivered an emphatic statement. In the 88th minute, I. Angulo broke free and set up late substitute I. Gomez. The midfielder smashed home the fourth goal, putting a massive exclamation point on the crucial victory. This is a vital result for Orlando, pulling them closer to the mid-table pack in the standings. Charlotte must go back to the drawing board and figure out exactly how their dominant passing display resulted in such a lopsided thrashing away from home.
Key Questions
What made Martín Ojeda the Man of the Match?
He scored a decisive brace in the second half, completely flipping the momentum and punishing Charlotte despite Orlando having a much lower expected goals total.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Charlotte controlled possession but left themselves exposed defensively, allowing a highly clinical Orlando attack to capitalize on rapid transitions and devastating counter-attacks.
How did substitute Martín Ojeda change the game?
While Ignacio Gomez was the goal-scoring substitute, starter Martín Ojeda truly changed the game's complexion by scoring two brilliant second-half goals to secure the win.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Contrast of Fortunes in the Sunshine State
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Charlotte’s blistering early-season start meets an Orlando side desperate to salvage their campaign before it slips away completely.
The Setup
The visitors hit the road sitting comfortably in third place, boasting a strong Form rating, while the hosts languish at the bottom in 15th position with a staggering -19 goal difference. The Stakes might seem relatively low at this stage in April, but for Orlando City SC, every regular-season point is becoming absolutely vital to stop the bleeding. Despite the massive gap in the current standings, the Balance of probability indicates a surprisingly tight contest, with the home side even given a marginal statistical edge. Charlotte will want to dictate the tempo and prove those pre-match odds entirely wrong.
Key Battle
It is a classic clash of defensive desperation against a potent creative spark. Adrian Marin has the heavy burden of trying to lock down his flank against the incisive vision of Pep Biel. The visiting playmaker has already tallied three crucial assists this season and heavily influences the attacking rhythm in the final third. If Marin cannot disrupt the supply line, the visitors will carve open a leaky home backline with worrying ease. The respectable Stars rating for this encounter is heavily driven by these influential game-changers stepping up to the plate.
Our Prediction
Charlotte's offensive efficiency will simply be too much to handle. Expect the visitors to control possession and ruthlessly expose defensive gaps early on. We see a comfortable 2-0 away victory, leaving Orlando searching for answers.