Nani was the match winner in Orlando City’s 2-1 win over Inter Miami on Wednesday night. Not only did he score the winning goal deep in stoppage time, but he also provided the assist for Chris Mueller’s equalizer. The Portuguese winger’s performance provided a timely reminder of what exactly he brings to the table and how important those qualities are to Orlando City.
I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that Nani didn’t have his usual level of involvement for much of Wednesday’s match. A big part of Miami’s tactics involved trying to man mark him out of the match, and he was rarely afforded much time or space when he was on the ball, especially during the first half before Miami’s legs began to tire.