It seemed like a dream start on Saturday night. Orlando City had already peppered the Minnesota United goal with six shots in the first half and in the 39th minute a poor back pass from the Loons set Carlos Rivas free on goal. The Colombian eased past the rest of Minnesota’s defenders, faked out Bobby Shuttleworth, and simply rolled the ball to the far post instead of skying it over the bar.
But it clanked off the post and rebounded harmlessly to a gray shirt. It was yet another missed opportunity for the Lions’ offense, which has only managed four goals in its last six matches.