Phoenix FC Falls to Orlando City SC at Home
April 8, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix FC News Release
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Dom Dwyer, Long Tan and Kevin Molino recorded goals for Orlando City SC in the Lions' come-from-behind 3-1 win over Phoenix FC Sunday night in USL Pro action at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium.
Phoenix FC took the early lead when Aaron King took advantage of a giveaway and crossed to teammate Diego Faria for the one-touch goal in the 16 th minute. The Wolves' lead lasted less than 20 minutes, however, as Dwyer found the back of the net for Orlando City.
After a 45 th -minute chance by Anthony Obodai that missed over the Lions' goal, the two teams went into the half tied at 1.
Scott Morrison had an early second-half chance for the Wolves, but the Lions made effective use of their substitutions later in the half and their speed took over. Long Tan, formerly with the Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS, scored in the 67 th minute to make it 2-1. Tan came on in the 61 st minute and finished with a goal and assist.
A foul against Travis Bowen in the box afforded a penalty try for Dwyer, but Phoenix FC's Andrew Weber stopped the shot to send the crowd of 2,329 into a frenzy. Kevin Molino put the finishing touches on the victory for the visitors with his 86 th -minute goal.
The match marked the debut of Phoenix FC strike Darren Mackie, a former Scottish Premier League star who was the first player signing for the Wolves.
The Wolves dropped to 1-2-0 on the season while Orlando City got a win in its regular-season opener. Phoenix FC hosts the Los Angeles Blues on April 14 and Orlando City goes west to California to play the Blues on Wednesday, April 10.
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