
Match Preview: Orlando City B Hosts FC Tucson Tonight
August 18, 2020 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Orlando City B News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando City B (1-1-1, 4 points) plays host to FC Tucson (1-3-0, 3 points) on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Osceola County Stadium with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The match, which is closed to fans, will be available to stream live on ESPN+.
OCB enters Tuesday's match looking for its third-consecutive result after drawing intrastate foes Fort Lauderdale CF on Friday in its home opener. Wilfredo Rivera opened the scoring early for the Lions in the 22nd minute, but Fort Lauderdale answered before the halftime break in the 39th minute to level the two sides for good.
Rivera now leads the Lions with two finishes in 2020, while Moises Tablante leads the side with three assists. Goalkeeper Austin Aviza sits at second in League One in saves with 14 through three matches.
FC Tucson comes into Tuesday's contest after falling 2-1 at Richmond on Saturday. The Kickers scored twice in the first half, with finishes in the eighth and 42nd minutes respectively to earn the victory at home. Tucson cut the deficit in half in the 81st, but the rally came up short forcing the Arizona-based side to leave empty handed.
Following Tuesday's match, Orlando City B will head back out on the road to face Forward Madison on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Breese Stevens Field.
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