Orlando City allows late goal, settles for 2-2 draw against New York City FC
The Orlando City Lions, rather than solidifying their playoff positioning with a hard-fought victory, conceded a goal in the 99th minute, just before the final whistle, and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Inter.co Stadium. The result moved Orlando City to 12-13-6 with 42 points and left 21,525 fans disappointed. New York City FC is 8-12-11 with 35 points thanks to teenager Jonathan Shore’s late, late stoppage-time goal. “The game was tough,” Orlando City interim coach Martin Perelman said in comments provided by the team. “Again, it wasn’t our best night, and that’s it. Unfortunately, they tied on the last play. That hurts a lot. But it’s time to digest it.” Orlando midfielder Braian Ojeda, making his first start since getting hurt at the beginning of August and undergoing surgery for a fractured foot, said the draw was discouraging. “(I was)…
