Orlando City welcomed Inter Miami for an Open Cup edition of Tropic Thunder in Exploria Stadium. With the match tied 1-1 at the end of extra time, The Lions advanced 4-2 on penalty kicks and will host Nashville SC in the next round. Here are our five takeaways from the match.
Possession without Purpose
Orlando City did not have much trouble moving the ball in, around, and through Miami’s lines. The Lions were able to create some early chances including seven corner kicks and a free kick. Orlando City took 13 shots with three shots on goal to Miami’s five shots with only one on goal in the opening half.