Orlando Metropolis’s second-consecutive shutout victory of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs on Tuesday proved to be sufficient to advance them into the Jap Convention semifinals.
Ivan Angulo’s lone aim within the sixth minute at Geodis Park proved to be sufficient because the Lions eradicated Nashville SC 1-0. Pedro Gallese registered a four-save clear sheet, which was his second general shutout of the playoffs.
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Angulo’s right-footed end within the sixth minute boosted the Lions in entrance for a lead they’d not relinquish on the street. The Lions pressured an error inside Nashville’s facet of the sector earlier than Angulo’s looping right-footed end landed into the again of the online.
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Angulo and Nashville’s Daniel Lovitz traded shot alternatives later within the half, however each Gallese and Joe Willis had been as much as the duty because the groups went into the interval at 1-0.
Nashville SC upped its offensive strain after halftime with Alex Muyl and Lukas MacNaughton each creating alternatives for themselves. Gallese denied each gamers, retaining Orlando Metropolis in entrance.
The Peruvian worldwide’s greatest save got here within the 69th minute when he dove to his left to repel Jacob Shaffelburg’s low drive. Shaffelburg created sufficient room for a robust shot, which Gallese saved from discovering the bottom-right nook.
Orlando Metropolis’s protection would stand agency because the Lions superior to the ultimate 4 of the Jap Convention. Both Atlanta United or the Columbus Crew will oppose Oscar Pareja’s males within the semifinals after being pressured right into a Recreation 3 for this upcoming weekend.