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30/08/2031, Protective Stadium, Birmingham, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Legion Vs Orlando

Legion play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Balcazar (GK) , D Evans (CB) , E Bickett (CB) , A Antunes (RB) , F Polyansky (LB) , J Victorino (CDM) , A Lanza (CAM) , R Pierson (RM) , S Chaparro (LM) , J Master (ST) , R Spotswood (ST) And the subs are: G Seeton (CB) , I Grant (CB) , C Aguero (CM) , G Oman (CM) , A Hariri (ST)

Orlando play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Rabelais (GK) , D Spier (CB) , P Dunwoodie (CB) , H Liabes (RB) , T Newell (LB) , R Mancia (CDM) , T Hanekom (CAM) , P Torres (RM) , D Thum (LM) , R Nelis (ST) , M Sayer (ST) And the subs are: I Evans (CB) , R Spens (CB) , D Skilling (CM) , J Ortez (CM) , B Zacek (ST)

Welcome to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, USA where Birmingham Legion FC will face Orlando City SC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 47000.

1' - Legion kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

21' - Deshi Thum tackles Fedar Polyansky and takes the ball.  John Master dispossesses Deshi Thum and takes possession.  Tshepo Hanekom dispossesses John Master and gains possession for his team.  Tshepo Hanekom tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Tshepo Hanekom scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Orlando player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

21' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

26' - Deshi Thum plays the ball to Tommy Newell.  Tommy Newell spots a run from Tshepo Hanekom.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Tshepo Hanekom is able to control the ball.  Tshepo Hanekom tries to cutback, but Joaquin Victorino gets back and intercepts the ball!  

31' - David Spier plays a long ball to Reynaldo Mancia.  Reynaldo Mancia spots a run from Deshi Thum.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Deshi Thum runs on to the ball.  Deshi Thum attempts a shot...but the shot goes wide!

34' - Javier Balcazar slides the ball to Robert Spotswood.  Robert Spotswood looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

38' - Chainey Rabelais passes the ball to Reynaldo Mancia.  Reynaldo Mancia finds Paul Dunwoodie with a long ball.  Paul Dunwoodie sees a run from Roel Nelis.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Roel Nelis is able to control the ball.  Roel Nelis looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Roel Nelis scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Orlando player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

38' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Alejandro Antunes slides the ball to Dillon Evans.  Dillon Evans finds Joaquin Victorino with a short pass.  Joaquin Victorino sees a run from John Master.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

44' - Roel Nelis successfully tackles Fedar Polyansky and takes the ball.  Orlando try to launch a quick counter attack.  Roel Nelis sees a run from Ponce Torres.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Ponce Torres is able to control the ball.  Ponce Torres attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Ponce Torres for Orlando!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

45' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Orlando kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Reynaldo Mancia finds Deshi Thum with a short pass.  Deshi Thum plays a short pass to Hassan Liabes.  Hassan Liabes sees a run from Michael Sayer.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Michael Sayer is caught offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dillon Evans is going to be taken off.  Ian Grant is going to be brought on.  

57' - Tommy Newell passes a long ball to Tshepo Hanekom.  Tshepo Hanekom finds Roel Nelis with a short pass.  Roel Nelis sees Ponce Torres making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ponce Torres is able to take the ball.  Ponce Torres tries to chip over the advancing keeper...but the shot is parried by Javier Balcazar!  Deshi Thum is first to the ball...Deshi Thum looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a superb goal from Deshi Thum for Orlando!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

57' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Joaquin Victorino hits the ball long to Ellis Bickett.  Ellis Bickett slides the ball to Seferino Chaparro.  David Spier successfully tackles Seferino Chaparro and gains possession for his team.  David Spier sees Deshi Thum making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Deshi Thum runs on to the ball.  Deshi Thum strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Joaquin Victorino gets to the ball first and clears.

68' - David Spier spots a run from Deshi Thum.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Deshi Thum runs on to the ball.  Deshi Thum hits a shot...and Deshi Thum scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Orlando player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joaquin Victorino is going to be taken off.  Cuba Aguero joins the game from the bench.  

69' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Master will come off.  Adnan Hariri is brought on from the bench.  

75' - Cuba Aguero passes to Angel Lanza.  Angel Lanza tries to beat Tommy Newell using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Sayer is going to be taken off.  Boleslav Zacek is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Cuba Aguero successfully tackles Roel Nelis and gains possession for his team.  Cuba Aguero sees a run from Seferino Chaparro.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Seferino Chaparro is caught offside!  

80' - Tshepo Hanekom hits the ball long to Hassan Liabes.  Hassan Liabes curls in a cross, finding Boleslav Zacek.  Boleslav Zacek heads the ball attempting to beat Javier Balcazar...and Boleslav Zacek scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Orlando player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

81' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

86' - Seferino Chaparro passes the ball to Rhys Pierson.  Rhys Pierson passes the ball to Ian Grant.  Ian Grant finds Rhys Pierson with a short pass.  Rhys Pierson sees Seferino Chaparro making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Seferino Chaparro is able to control the ball.  Seferino Chaparro shoots towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Legion!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

87' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Reynaldo Mancia uses his pace to beat Rhys Pierson.  

90' - Reynaldo Mancia sees Roel Nelis making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Birmingham Legion FC 1 - 6 Orlando City SC.