Orlando City defeats Atlanta United after game-winner from Nani

Nani scored in 87th minute

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City defeated Atlanta United 3-2 after a game-winner from Nani in the 87th minute.

Atlanta’s Josef Martinez started the scoring on Friday, the goal hit the right side of the net just 48 seconds into the game.

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Orlando would tie the game at one right before the first half ended.

The equalizer came after a corner kick from Nani led to a diving header from Kyle Smith.

Marcelino Moreno scored in the 66th minute to give Atlanta a one-goal lead.

Silvester van der Water scored Orlando’s second goal in the 79th minute.

Orlando had 15 shots in the game, Atlanta United had 6 shots in the game.

Atlanta committed 13 fouls in the game, Orlando committed 9 fouls in the game.

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