ORLANDO, Fla. – Luis Muriel recorded the fastest hat trick in Orlando City history, scoring three goals in just 11 minutes as the Lions downed Club Necaxa 5-1 in Leagues Cup play on Wednesday evening.
“It means a lot to me,” Muriel said after the game. “I came in hoping to have this type of game, where I was able to score a lot of goals, more than one. I just kept my tranquility and stayed calm entering this game. Thankfully, it was able to happen tonight.”
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Midfielder Martín Ojeda opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a volleyed strike, the first of his two goals on the night.
Orlando City remains at home as it returns to MLS regular season play this Sunday, Aug. 10, for a matchup against rivals Inter Miami.