USL1 Orlando City B

Orlando City B Falls 3-1 to FC Tucson

Published on August 25, 2019 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
Orlando City B News Release


TUCSON, Az. - Orlando City B (3-16-4, 13 points) fell on the road to FC Tucson (7-7-7, 28 points) by a score of 3-1 on Saturday night at Kino Sports Complex.

FC Tucson was able to open the scoring in the 36th minute with midfielder Guillermo Delgado scoring from the center of the box following a swift counter attack. Forward Jordan Jones was then able to score, what eventually became the game winner, for the hosts right before the halftime break in the 43rd minute.

Jones then became the provider as he assisted in Tucson's third goal scored by Erik Virgen in the 69th minute.

Orlando City B was able to get on the scoreboard in the 76th minute with defender Leo Simas scoring his first goal of the season from a Luc Granitur pass. The goal also served as the first professional assist of the 16-year-old forward's career.

OCB's newest signing Lucas Ontivero made his debut for the Club, playing the opening 86 minutes before being substituted off.

Next Match: Orlando City B returns to Montverde Academy for its last home game of the season as the team faces North Texas SC on Friday, September 6th. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Teams 1 2 F

Orlando City B 0 1 1

FC Tucson 2 1 3

Scoring Summary:

TUC - Guillermo Delgado 36'

TUC - Jordan Jones 43'

TUC - Erik Virgen (Jordan Jones) 69'

OCB - Leo Simas (Luc Granitur) 76'

Misconduct Summary:

TUC - Ramone Howell (Yellow Card) 53'

OCB - Lucas Ontivero (Yellow Card) 57'

TUC - Erik Virgen (Yellow Card) 61'

Orlando City B - GK Juliano Chade; D Matheus Silva ©, Brandon John, Leo Simas, Randy Mendoza; M Ates Diouf, Lucas Ontivero (Tanner Hummel 86'), Austin Amer; F Christopher Osei-Wusu (Steven Hernandez 73'), Willam Bagrou, Tresor Mbuyu (Luc Granitur 45')

Unused Substitutes: GK Christian Herrera; D Jordan Hill,, Wilfred Williams

FC Tucson - GK Phillip Ejimadu; D Luke Hauswirth (Kody Wakasa 45'), Corey Whelan (Scott DeVoss 63'), Kyle Venter ©, Lamar Batista; M Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, Guillermo Delgado, Ramone Howell, Erik Virgen, Devyn Jambga (Zach Wright 88'); F Jordan Jones

Unused Substitutes: GK Carlos Merancio Valdez; M Karsten Hanlin, Luis Martinez, Eti Tavares;

Details of the Game:

Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

Weather: Clear

Date: August 24, 2019

Attendance: 848

About Orlando City B:

In September 2018, Orlando City B became a founding member of the United Soccer League (USL) League One. With previous stints in USL from 2010 to 14 and from 2016 to 17, OCB continues the Club's rich tradition in the league, having previously won two USL Pro championships and three regular-season titles.

The team plays its home matches at the Montverde Academy. For more information on OCB, visit OrlandoCitySC.com.

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