Each time Daryl Dike touched the ball on Tuesday night, a rumble of anticipation rolled through the stands of Exploria Stadium.
Orlando City fans waited six months to see the 21-year-old star return to their home pitch. On Tuesday, they were forced to wait a little longer — first for a 30-minute rain delay, then for a 45-minute delay in the middle of the first half.
In the gaps between starting whistles, Lions fans hunkered in the cramped concourse, singing along to “Mr. Brightside” and “Purple Rain” as music blasted through the stadium.
After over an hour of stoppage, Dike made the wait worth it for the 15,476 fans in attendance.