MONTVERDE, Fla. (May 22, 2019) - Orlando City B (2-5-2, 8 points) defeated the Richmond Kickers (3-4-2, 11 points) 3-2 at Montverde Academy on Wednesday. This served as the team's second win of the 2019 campaign.
OCB forward Moises Tablante opened the scoring in the fourth minute off a set piece, with an assist from midfielder Serginho. In Friday’s match against Toronto FC II, the duo opened the scoring for OCB, leading them to a 2-0 victory.
Serginho doubled the lead for OCB in the 27th minute with a shot from outside the box giving him his first professional goal in USL. Serginho is a product of Orlando City’s Brazilian partner club, Clube Athletico Paranaense.
Defender Elijah Lockaby put a goal on the board in the 35th minute for Richmond. Richmond midfielder Josh Hughes equalized the score in the second half for the Kickers.
Forward Thiago De Souza scored on a penalty kick in the 85th minute, giving OCB the 3-2 win. This served as the team’s second win off a penalty kick in two consecutive home matches, both scored by De Souza in the second half of play.
Next Match
Orlando City B will return to the road as it travels west to Kino North Stadium to face FC Tucson on Friday, May 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET.
