Orlando City B (7-6-11, 31 points) went into this game knowing it needed at least a point to stay above the crucial playoff line, and that’s exactly what the young Lions got. Through an early Hadji Barry penalty goal, some great defending, and bad finishing from Charlotte Independence (12-4-8, 44 points), OCB was able to grind out a 1-1 road draw to extend its unbeaten streak to 10 games (3-0-7).
Both of the game’s goals came early with the in-form Barry netting in the fifth minute, and then Charlotte responding almost immediately with a goal from David Estrada.