Arizona United Arizona United Soccer Club drop match to Orlando City SC

PEORIA, Ariz. (Saturday, May 17, 2014) - Arizona United Soccer Club saw its three match unbeaten streak at home come to a close on Saturday night at the Peoria Sports Complex, as Orlando City SC benefited from an early own goal and held on for a 1-0 victory.

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The lone goal in the match occurred in the 8th minute when a buildup out of the back by Orlando City sprung an early counter attack. The ball was kicked out to the left-wing where Adama Mbengue then whipped a low cross into the box. Arizona United SC defender Bryan Gallego tried to clear the ball, but it took an unfortunate deflection and lofted over goalkeeper Evan Newton and into the back of the net.

Arizona United SC responded to the deficit and would have had the equalizer if not for the play of Orlando City goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo. Arizona United SC forward Brandon Swartzendruber had two quality opportunities in the first half. His blast from the right-wing in the 39th minute was punched out for a corner, and his shot on the edge of the box in the 44th minute was saved.

Both sides emerged from the half, and had their fair share of quality opportunities. Orlando City had the first chance in the 51st minute when second-half substitute Corey Hertzog charged into the box, and rounded Newton, before he fired from the touchline. Arizona United SC defender Daniel Antúnez was quick to recover, and made a kick-save on the line.

Arizona United SC had its next chance in the 55th minute on a great individual effort from Kadeem Dacres, who was quick to react to a poor Orlando clearance. He chested the ball, before he volleyed the ball over a defender in the box, and fired a low shot that just went wide. One minute later second half substitute London Woodberry rifled a shot from distance that sailed over the crossbar.

Orlando looked as if they doubled its lead in the 63rd minute when Newton made a diving save. The ball rolled to Hertzog who buried the shot from close range, but was called offside. Orlando had a few more chances, but was deterred by Newton who had two crucial stops in the 71st and 86th minutes.

Arizona United had one final chance five minutes into stoppage time on a corner kick that missed the onrushing Arizona United SC players in the box.

Arizona United SC will stay home and host Chivas USA Reserves on Saturday, May 24 at the Peoria Sports Complex at 7 p.m. before it hosts OKC Energy FC on May 28 in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at 7:30 p.m.

-Arizona United Soccer Club Match Report-

Match: Arizona United Soccer Club vs. Orlando City SC

Date: May 17th, 2014

Competition: USL PRO

Venue: Peoria Sports Complex

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PST

Weather: Clear, and 95 degrees Scoring Summary 1 2 F Arizona United Soccer Club 0 0 0 Orlando City SC 1 0 1

Scoring Summary:

OCSC – Bryan Gallego (OWN GOAL) – 8th minute

Misconduct Summary:

ORSC – Tommy Redding (Yellow) – 42nd minute

AZU - Joey Dillon (Yellow) – 43rd minute

ORSC - Brad Rusin (Yellow) 48th minute

ORSC - Mikey Lopez (Yellow) 79th minute

ORSC - Yordany Alvarez (Yellow) 83rd minute

Shots Saves Corners Fouls Offsides AZU 11 7 2 14 3 OCSC 10 5 6 10 6

Lineups:

Arizona United: Evan Newton, Tyler Ruthven (Jalen Robinson – 61), Bryan Gallego, Daniel Antúnez, Scot Morrison, Joey Dillon, Paolo DelPiccolo, Bradlee Baladez (Jon Okafor – 70), Kadeem Dacres, Brandon Swartzendruber (London Woodberry – 46), Schillo Tshuma (Jonathan Top – 64)

Orlando City SC: Miguel Gallardo, Brad Rusin, Tommy Redding, Bryan Burke, Luke Boden, Adama Mbengue, Yordany Alvarez, Darwin Cerén, Bryan Span (Mikey Lopez – 76), Dennis Chin (Corey Hertzog – 46), Kevin Molino