MLS Orlando City SC

Duncan McGuire Scores Again as Orlando City SC Defeats Nashville SC 1-0

Published on October 5, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release


NASHVILLE - Orlando City SC (16-7-9, 57 points) defeated Nashville SC (12-10-9, 45 points) 1-0 at GEODIS Park on Wednesday night. The victory marks the eighth win of the season away from home for the Lions, the most by any other MLS team this season.

The game-winning goal came from rookie sensation Duncan McGuire as he netted his 10th goal of the regular season and his 12th across all competitions. Hitting the double-digit mark in regular-season play, McGuire became just the fifth player in MLS history to score at least 10 goals in the year they were drafted out of college.

Captain Mauricio Pereyra and midfielder Martín Ojeda combined for the assist on the McGuire finish, both serving as their 10th of the season, respectfully. The duo is tied for the Club lead in assists throughout the campaign. Pereyra also recorded his third consecutive season of double-digit helpers and also extended his Club record to 45 career assists.

Scoring Summary:

44' Duncan McGuire (Martín Ojeda, Mauricio Pereyra)

The Lions struck first with the captain Mauricio Pereyra finding a sprinting Martín Ojeda along the left flank. Ojeda crossed the ball into the near post finding an open Duncan McGuire who was there for the tap in.

Head Coach Oscar Pareja:

"We are very happy. Everyone was very committed today with the result. The variations we tried, and we did during the game, they responded very good. It was a great effort from the team that has matured and knows where we are. We were playing against a very difficult team. Nashville is a team that creates a lot of chances when they have to play and their crosses. We defended very well. We are now getting ready for the next one. We are proud. Congratulations to our fans too. We will just keep dreaming."

Match Notes:

Rookie Duncan McGuire scored his 12th goal across all competitions and his 10th of the regular season. McGuire became the fifth player in MLS history to score at least 10 regular-season goals in the year they were drafted out of college.

Martín Ojeda collected his 10th assist of the year on the Duncan finish, which is tied for the team lead alongside Mauricio Pereyra.

Mauricio Pereyra provided his 10th helper of the 2023 campaign, giving him double-digit assists in three consecutive seasons. City's captain extends his own Club record to 45 career assists, 19 more than the next closest player.

Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese recorded his 10th clean sheet of the season.

Antonio Carlos made his first appearance since July 15 against Atlanta United FC.

Head Coach Oscar Pareja made two changes to his starting lineup since his side's last match against the Montréal CF with Martín Ojeda and Kyle Smith both getting the nod.

Next Match: The Lions return to action on Saturday, Oct. 7th as they welcome the New England Revolution to Exploria Stadium. The match is set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

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Nashville SC

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Orlando City SC

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Scoring Summary:

ORL - Duncan McGuire (Martín Ojeda, Mauricio Pereyra) 44'

Misconduct Summary:

NSH - Brian Anunga (Yellow Card) 34'

NSH - Hany Mukhtar (Yellow Card) 38'

NSH - Sam Surridge (Yellow Card) 41'

ORL - Wilder Cartagena (Yellow Card) 46'

NSH - Daniel Lovitz (Yellow Card) 77'

NSH - Daniel Lovtiz (Second Yellow Card) 90+11'

NSH - Daniel Lovitz (Red Card) 90+11'

NSH - Teal Bunbury (Yellow Card) 90+12'

Lineups/Substitutions:

Orlando City SC - GK Pedro Gallese; D Kyle Smith (Dagur Dan Thórhallsson 85'), Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson, Rafael Santos; M Mauricio Pereyra © (Iván Angulo 65'), Wilder Cartagena, César Araújo, Martín Ojeda (Antonio Carlos 85'); F Facundo Torres (Júnior Urso 72'), Duncan McGuire (Ramiro Enrique 65')

Substitutes Not Used: GK Mason Stajduhar; D Luca Petrasso; M Gastón González, Felipe Martins

Nashville SC - GK Joe Willis; D Daniel Lovitz, Walker Zimmerman ©, Jack Maher; M Brian Anunga (Sean Davis 61'), Anibal Godoy, Alex Muyl, Hany Mukhtar, Randall Leal (Teal Bunbury 77'); F Fafá Picault (Jacob Shaffelburg 61'), Sam Surridge

Substitutes Not Used: GK Elliot Panicco; D Josh Bauer, Taylor Washington; M Luke Haakenson, Dax McCarty; F Ethan Zubak

Details of the Game:

Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

Weather: Clear

Date: Oct. 4, 2023

Attendance: 25,273

Stats:

Possession:

NSH - 43.4%

ORL - 56.6%

Shots:

NSH - 8

ORL - 2

Saves:

NSH - 0

ORL - 0

Fouls:

NSH - 14

ORL - 10

Corners:

NSH - 4

ORL - 0

Heineken Star of the Match: Duncan McGuire

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