MLS

OrlandoORL

FINAL

NYCFCNYC

Match Timeline

Major League Soccer@MLS
FT: @MixDiskerud scores for NYC, @KAKA tallies for Orlando: http://t.co/ORZBcOoTWu #ORLvNYC http://t.co/rvLztZFEXh
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Fidel ⚓️@fidelmartinez5_
I'm still happy for our team, first franchise goal, Villa assisting, we played well.. this will be an interesting season #NYCFC 🔵⚪️
Per Mertesacker⚽️@rdilorenzo05
I'll take a point on the road in that amazing atmosphere #NYCFC #MixDiskerud
Dylan Butler@Dylan_Butler
NYCFC unlucky not to get all three points. Saunders even unluckier to concede the equalizer on a nasty deflection off the wall #ORLvNYC
DW@chendw
Oh, nice "Tale of Two Cities" reference by the #ORLvNYC commentator.
Tim Ramage@RodThunder1
A bit of poetic justice that Kaka shot deflected off of Brovsky to tie the match. #ORLvNYC
Match ends, Orlando City SC 1, New York City FC 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Orlando City SC 1, New York City FC 1.
Benjamin Engman@ohitsbenengman
Josh Saunders has had a brilliant day and deserved that clean sheet but then there's always Kaka #ORLvNYC
Alex Sarwar@AlexSarwar20
Kaka is gonna bag a hatful in the MLS based on this game. #ORLvNYC #Kerching
Giovanni Sardo@SicilianGio
1-1 Fair result OCSC dominated a large share of this game. NYCFC fought back. Both teams deserve a point. #NYCFC #OCSC #MLS
90'+3'
Foul by David Villa (New York City FC).
90'+3'
Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
¡GOOOOOL! (90'+1') | KAKÁ con un tiro libre que se desvía en la barrera: http://t.co/dKIzVI39Wr #ORLvNYC 1-1
Kyle Archer@KyleG51
Huge strike (with huge amounts of fortune) but Kaka got Orlando level in the 90th min. That lad's been pretty good tonight #ORLvNYC
90'+3'
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Sean St Ledger
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Carlos Rivas
90'+2'
Foul by Brek Shea (Orlando City SC).
90'+2'
Sebastian Velasquez (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Major League Soccer@MLS
KAKA! #ORLvNYC
Chris Ram@ctoff93
WOW KAKA IS KING! #ORLvNYC
Fake JP Dellacamera@fakeJPD
That reaction from Kaka and the crowd is awesome. #ORLvNYC
Jon Roberts@JonRoberts91
Kaka just sent florida wild #ORLvNYC
Sam Cozens ⚽️@SamCozens27
YESSSSSSSSSSSS KAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #ORLvNYC
Booyah@UnforeseenBritt
Goaaaaalllllllllllllllllll #ORLvNYC
John Martines@jmart2530
Love how Mix Diskerud just has "Mix" on the back of his jersey #MLS #ORLvNYC
Autolykus@autolykus
Orlando looked better going forward but @NYCFC better finishers so far. #ORLvNYC
90'+1'
1 - 1
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GOAL: Kaká
Goals this Season: 1
Dave Martinez@EmpireOfSoccer
Totally different #NYCFC since Shelton's insertion. #OCSC look completely out of steam. #ORLvNYC
GOAL: Kaka free kick saves the day for Orlando City SC
90'
Foul by Ned Grabavoy (New York City FC).
90'
Kevin Molino (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
MLSApologist@MLSApologist
I'd say that Nemec sub came 88 minutes too late. #ORLvNYC
Major League Soccer@MLS
Mix Diskerud (@MixDiskerud) scores the first goal in @NYCFC history. #ORLvNYC https://t.co/yoqiGx7S6E
90'
Foul by Khiry Shelton (New York City FC).
90'
Seb Hines (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
CAMBIO (87') | Entra el colombiano Sebastián Velásquez por el anotador del gol, Mix Diskerud. #ORLvNYC 0-1
89'
Offside, Orlando City SC. Kaká tries a through ball, but Brek Shea is caught offside.
89'
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Javier Calle
F
Adam Nemec
Evan Graening@EvanGraening
Okugo has had a huge impact on this game. Very bright future! #NYCFC
88'
Foul by Josh Williams (New York City FC).
88'
Brek Shea (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Chris Hockman@ChrisHSport
An Experienced MLS player should know MUCH better than that. Absurd challenge, absolutely stupid. #MLS #ORLvNYC
Lisandro@lisandroOC
Mix and his hair just subbed out. #NYCFC
OptaJack@OptaJack
3 - That was Aurelien Collin's third @MLS red card since he joined the league for the 2011 season. Sent. #ORLvNYC
88'
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Sebastian Velasquez
M
Mix Diskerud
Adeço@adamoverberg
Classic hard-nosed play from Aurelien Collin, deserving straight red though #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
Villa free kick shaves the post #ORLvNYC
New York City FC@NYCFC
David Villa bends a free kick just wide. #NYCFC https://t.co/9l7IDDq0IH
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
ROJA (83') | Aurélien Collin recibe la expulsión directa tras la fuerte entrada sobre David Villa al borde del área. #ORLvNYC 0-1
Sam Nicholles@SamNicholles
Definitely a red card there mind, you can't dive into tackles like that and not expect to be dismissed @MLS #ORLvNYC
85'
Attempt missed. David Villa (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
Sam Wheeler@wheelerdeeler
Imagine if that tackle injured Villa for the whole MLS Season #RiotsInNYC #ORLvNYC
Connor P Laws@connorlaws
Orlando have just self destructed. #ORLvNYC
Dylan Butler@Dylan_Butler
Horrendous tackle by Collin. Deserved red card #ORLvNYC
Evan Sznajderman@evansznaj93
Red card?!?! #ORLvNYC #NYCFC
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Aurelien Collin sent off! Really high challenge on Villa outside the box. That's a red, folks. #ORLvNYC
LINYCFC@linycfc
No doubt about it #ORLvNYC #NYCFC
83'
Foul by Aurélien Collin (Orlando City SC).
83'
David Villa (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jack Greendale@jackgreendale
Love these kits, might have to get myself a shirt, and loving having this MLS live on @SkyFootball #MLSLive #ORLvNYC
83'
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#78
Aurélien Collin (Orlando City SC) is shown the red card.
Roy Meets World@r0ymeetsw0rld
I just wanna see Kaká finesse one in. #ORLvNYC
Daniel Woodley@dwoodley1990
This referee will be hated in Orlando! Blatant penalty and Higuita gets a booking for simulation! Poor decision #MLS #ORLvNYC
Josh Bone@SPFC_2014
Top notch from Saunders though. Took a big knock early doors, done very well since. #ORLvNYC
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
CAMBIO (80') | Ingresa Bryan Róchez reemplazando a Neal. #ORLvNYC 0-1
Rusty Rafferty@RustyRafferty
Orlando City won't win over many neutrals by diving. i'm hoping NYCFC get 2 or 3 more #ORLvNYC
Christian Bertacco@Tarco_Bell_Ski
The officiating in this game has been top notch. Really impressed. #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
Orlando are rightly still furious about the penalty not being given. But here comes Bryan Rochez... #ORLvNYC
81'
Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Mix Diskerud.
Austin Fido@canetop
Orlando is losing cos Mix scored a good goal. But that was a penalty, Mr. Kelly. #ORLvNYC
81'
Attempt blocked. Kaká (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Paul Gellard@PauloSimao55
This Higuita is such an infuriating player. Needs to time his runs better and goes down too easily as well. Pace to burn though! #ORLvNYC
80'
F
Bryan Rochez
M
Lewis Neal
Ian J@BazTastic77
3 yellows for diving???? @OrlandoCitySC #ORLvNYC
Jason B@jdborneman
Wow, nice flop ,bro. #ORLvNYC
79'
Offside, New York City FC. Josh Saunders tries a through ball, but Adam Nemec is caught offside.
79'
Amobi Okugo (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
79'
Foul by Andrew Jacobson (New York City FC).
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
¡GOOOOL! (76') | MIX DISKERUD abre la cuenta desde el borde del área, tras gran pase de David Villa. #ORLvNYC 0-1
78'
Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) has gone down, but that's a dive.
78'
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Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) is shown the yellow card.
Eric Santiago@SaintTaco707
NYCFC can spoil the party in Orlando! #ORLvNYC
Stefano Fantoni@stefanto91
Golazo di #Diskerud, meritato. #ORLvNYC
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
You just knew #NYCFC was going to steal this game.
Yfran@iameafra
MIX! What a finish. #NYCFC
Joey Lewis@joeyhlewis
GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL #NYCFC
Ryan Hammer@ryanhammer09
MIX DISKERUUUUUD GOALLLLL #NYCFC
Vincent Raia@VinRaia
MIIIIIIIIIXXXXXXXXX #NYCFC
Major League Soccer@MLS
His name is Mix. #ORLvNYC
Esoterikos@thejsCO
Khiry Shelton is really fun to watch. #NYCFC
Kevin L. Ferguson@KevinLFerguson
same RT @NYCFC: Ball boy anxiously awaits the first goal. #NYCFC http://t.co/25UC8iIBdi
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Louis East@Louis_MLSGB
Tempo has slowed down again. Fitness and fatigue could start to make a difference now #ORLvNYC
Austin Fido@canetop
If Villa took his chances better he'd have 50 goals #ThingsPeopleOnlyBelieveAboutBWP #ORLvNYC
76'
0 - 1
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GOAL: Mix Diskerud
Goals this Season: 1
Zach Vangalis @Zachsnewchapter
Higuita is a trooper #ORLvNYC
75'
Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Brek Shea.
75'
Attempt blocked. Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mix Diskerud with a through ball.
Sal Cipriano@salcipriano
Ned Grabavoy is such a meat and potatoes type of player. Every team can benefit from a guy like that. #ORLvNYC
LINYCFC@linycfc
Villa looking frustrated #ORLvNYC #NYCFC
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
Orlando will feel they have to get three points from this game. Have to make your home games count! #ORLvNYC
Alexi Lalas@AlexiLalas
I demand that somebody score a goal in Orlando. #ORLvNYC
71'
Attempt blocked. Lewis Neal (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aurélien Collin.
Syed Ashrafulla@SyedAshrafulla
wow Khiry Shelton looks really good #ORLvNYC
Current Resident@rgrabe20
Nemec is also filling the bowl today. #ORLvNYC #NYCFC
Marco Delgado@marco_delgado8
Horrible miss there from Nemec #ORLvNYC
Cristina Todea@Cristina_Todea
Way to give me a heart attack, Shelton #ORLvNYC
69'
Attempt missed. Adam Nemec (New York City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Khiry Shelton.
Braydon Roberts@BraydonRoberts5
Khiry's already having an impact. That was a great first pick in the draft #NYCFC
Sylvia ⚽️@SillyBolivian
Aaaaararrggghhhhhhhhhh!!! #ORLvNYC
68'
Attempt missed. Khiry Shelton (New York City FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by David Villa following a fast break.
MISS: Khiry Shelton's first effort goes wide
65'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Lone Ranger@Robert_Yescas
O MY GOD!!! HE'S BUSTED OPEN!!! #ORLvNYC
Aaron Moreno@TheAaronMoreno
Saunders is earning his money today for NYCFC. His head just exploded, literally (kind of). #ORLvNYC
Dan Mallette@DanMallette
This keeper for #NYCFC has taken an absolute beating today
Tony Larsen@tlpretender
Win or lose Saunders is my MOTM. #NYCFC
Ste@ELL107T
Definitely getting a bit feisty now! #ORLvNYC
64'
Stoppage in match Josh Saunders (New York City FC) because of an injury.
Danielle Llanes@daniellellanes
Ah! Saunders....ugh, he is getting battered out there #ORLvNYC
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
¡Qué forma de cobrar los tiros libres! Kaká con un taquito para Rivas y muuuuy cerca del palo izquierdo: http://t.co/pn18borPUf #ORLvNYC
Major League Soccer@MLS
Khiry Shelton (@khiryshelton14) on for @NYCFC. His MLS debut: http://t.co/3bCKgCDVWs #ORLvNYC
Louis East@Louis_MLSGB
And now we'll see Shelton for NYCFC. This guy is fast. Just what his side needs #ORLvNYC
63'
Offside, Orlando City SC. Amobi Okugo tries a through ball, but Carlos Rivas is caught offside.
Armando Testani@juventuz
Orlando's diving is a thing of beauty, Kaka has taught them well! #NYCFC
Orlando City SC@OrlandoCitySC
62' NYCFC Sub: Khiry Shelton in for Mehdi Ballouchy. #ORLvNYC. Shelton scored in the team's 1-1 draw in the #CCC.
Ali Hickinbottom@alihickinbottom
The atmosphere at this #MLS game is way better than we get in the Premier League. What an embarrassment. #ORLvNYC
Deej@DeejLikesSports
What a chance! The flick certainly caught me off guard! #ORLvNYC
Gina Navarra@gmnavarra
So close! #ORLvNYC
62'
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Khiry Shelton
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Mehdi Ballouchy
Jason Saghini@JasonSaghini
Fans behind the goal thought that went in for way too long... #ORLvNYC
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Hasta el momento, esta ha sido la oportunidad más clara del partido. En los pies de Kaká. VIDEO: http://t.co/id7QNYcXzn #ORLvNYC 0-0
Austin Moore Farrow@CominWithMoore
Yo, is it just me or has Jason Hernandez been a rock today? Surprising. #ORLvNYC #NYCFC
61'
Attempt missed. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kaká from a direct free kick.
Allan Lewis@TheViewFrom102
This Brovsky guy is a creep... #ORLvNYC
Zach Vangalis @Zachsnewchapter
Brovsky gets a yellow!! But it was JUST outside of the penalty box.. #ORLvNYC
60'
Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
60'
Foul by Jeb Brovsky (New York City FC).
60'
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Jeb Brovsky (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.
Dylan Butler@Dylan_Butler
Wonder if this is Villa's first time on turf? #ORLvNYC
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
¿A dónde vas, Williams? #ORLvNYC https://t.co/JXO0lt5Xsm
Andrew Marcinko@FootyAmerica
Game is opening up in Orlando. Someone is going to score soon...hope it's us! #ORLvNYC
58'
Foul by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC).
58'
Mehdi Ballouchy (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Brendan Cartwright@Brendanukkah
Jeb Brovsky was better in Gogol Bordello. #ORLvNYC
Major League Soccer@MLS
Saunders deflects @Kaka's dangerous volley from distance: http://t.co/FvkaLELaTN #ORLvNYC #OpeningWeekend
Major League Soccer@MLS
Turn'd. #ORLvNYC https://t.co/uJitxf2w4e
LuisMiguelEchegaray@lmechegaray
Josh Saunders has been outstanding. Best player so far for #NYCFC
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
Hernandez could easily have gone into the book earlier #ORLvNYC
55'
Foul by Aurélien Collin (Orlando City SC).
55'
Adam Nemec (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
54'
Attempt missed. Seb Hines (Orlando City SC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kaká following a set piece situation.
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
This game is bursting into life and becoming the entertaining spectacle we were all hoping for #ORLvNYC
54'
Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
54'
Foul by Jason Hernandez (New York City FC).
54'
D
Jason Hernandez (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.
53'
Attempt blocked. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
MLSApologist@MLSApologist
Nemec has been terrible. #ORLvNYC
Deej@DeejLikesSports
#NYCFC playing the ball around much better already, just need that extra bit of luck for a goal
Anthony Lovari@ALovari9
Much better from NYC. #NYCFC #MLS
TweetNYCFC@tweetnycfc
#NYCFC with a few minutes of sustained possession
Dave Martinez@EmpireOfSoccer
Nemec ruined that gift. #NYCFC so desperate for opportunities ... That can't be wasted. #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
Almost a chance for Villa against the run of play! Cross just too heavy for him #ORLvNYC
New York City FC UK@NYCityFCUK
Better from #NYCFC a decent cross nearly finds Villa. And Nemec fluffs a great opportunity. #OSCvNYC
Der Kommissar@RadarPSU
I think #OCFC might lead #MLS in offside calls by a wide margin this year.
MLS News@MLS_2015
Molino forces an excellent save from the #NYCFC keeper. Corner for Orlando.
Eduardo Mendez@Mendez_FC
ESPN's camerawork this half has been horrible. Almost missed two goals with poorly timed replays. #ORLvNYC
49'
Foul by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC).
49'
Ned Grabavoy (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Orlando City SC UK@OrlandoCitySCUK
Molino with a fantastic effort! Bended it round the defender low but Saunders palms it round the post. #ORLvNYC
Bradley Roman@Roman_Bradley
Saunders is a brick wall in goal! Great save! #ORLvNYC
Ben Fullylove@BenFullylove
So close!! Come on Orlando! #ORLvNYC
Christian@JShuttlesworthh
Orlando seem confident and in control. #MLS #ORLvNYC
48'
Attempt blocked. Amobi Okugo (Orlando City SC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kaká with a cross.
48'
Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Josh Saunders.
48'
Attempt saved. Kevin Molino (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Major League Soccer@MLS
45 to play. #ORLvNYC #OpeningWeekend http://t.co/Rs4EWl88b8
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Kezza O@kezzaPOTATO
Kaka just dictates play so easily #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
Orlando create another chance but it deflects out for a corner. Lighting fast start to the half #ORLvNYC
Bae. @ahhhhhlecks
So who's actually playing the Rivas offside drinking game? How y'all holding up? #OCFC
47'
Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Jason Hernandez.
46'
Foul by Jason Hernandez (New York City FC).
46'
Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Not Hans Backe@NotHansBacke
Mix is playing like he tweets: Confused and incoherent #ORLvNYC
46'
Offside, Orlando City SC. Kaká tries a through ball, but Carlos Rivas is caught offside.
Second Half begins Orlando City SC 0, New York City FC 0.
NYCFCBlues@NYCFCBlues
No changes to start the 2nd half #ORLvNYC
LINYCFC@linycfc
No shots on target, D Villa needs service #ORLvNYC #NYCFC
Noah Stacy@law_monkey
A bit harsh to chant "you ain't got no history" to a newly formed team. That's kind of the definition of being newly formed. #NYCFC
Alejandro@ParodiMarcelo
It's obvious NYC is lacking width on the pitch. Orlando's 4-5-1 is making the midfield congested and there's nobody on the flanks #ORLvNYC
#USMNT@hashtag_USMNT
Was Brek Shea's spin on Josh Williams a 3 star move or a 4 star move? #ORLvNYC @EASPORTSFIFA
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
Just the one shot on target in the tie. NYCFC have lacked creativity #ORLvNYC
OB Asante@ob_asante
heads up...there's a fortress in Orlando...Collin + Seb Hines #ORLvNYC
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Okugo/Higuita break up play in front of Orlando's back 4 so well. Completely took Villa out of that half whenever he dropped deep. #ORLvNYC
Santiago Bedoya@santibedoya89
David Villa looks frustrated from lack of service. Kaka the opposite, main reason there's been some excitement in this match #mls #ORLvNYC
Anthony Lovari@ALovari9
Absolutely no continuity, no fluidity, nothing out of NYCFC. None. #MLS #NYCFC #ORLvsNYC
Leythblue@leythblue
Scrappy first half from @NYCFC, hoping for a better second half. #MLS #ORLvNYC #together
Haig@HaigNY
Best thing I saw in the first half of #ORLvNYC was Kevin Molino. Wrecking the @NYCFC defense.
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
Kaka the most influential player on the field. Villa has had little involvement, a lack of service to blame #ORLvNYC
Ashley Hoggard@ashleyhoggard10
Standard has not been that bad however Kaka is head and shoulders above the rest #ORLvNYC #kaka #stillgotit
Ian@IKwasowski
Orlando look like an actual team out there. NYC? Not so much. Twellman's right, too narrow. #ORLvNYC
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Termina el primer tiempo y las emociones están, los goles ya vienen... http://t.co/PVb0KxVNib #ORLvNYC 0-0 http://t.co/8YldJirYer
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Beau Boughamer@Beau1u
Chippy. And we're lucky to be 0-0. #NYCFC
NYCFC Fan Zone@NYCFC_FanZone
That's it for the half. Solid 45 mins. Need to improve the width and give David some room to operate. Too congested right now. #NYCFC
45'+4'
First Half ends, Orlando City SC 0, New York City FC 0.
45'+4'
Chris Wingert (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+4'
Foul by Aurélien Collin (Orlando City SC).
David Conrad@davidaconrad
Rivas has robbed Orlando of more scoring chances than the NYC defense. #ORLvNYC
Bradley Roman@Roman_Bradley
Rivas has been getting all the chances! This dude is electric! #ORLvNYC
45'+3'
Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Jason Hernandez.
Jonny@yankgrana
Alright Rivas, you are not a left footed player. #ORLvNYC #mls
Zach Vangalis @Zachsnewchapter
Villa has been defended well - that is a good thing #ORLvNYC
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
Orlando are so quick to get the ball moving. Keeping the pace to the game. Been the livelier of the sides #ORLvNYC
45'+2'
Attempt missed. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
45'+1'
Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+1'
Foul by Mehdi Ballouchy (New York City FC).
Ryan Williams@RyanQPRWilliams
Kaka is looking dangerous he will either score or assist someone in this game #ORLvNYC
Daniel DiClerico@dandiclerico
Pretty awesome to live in a town with two soccer clubs. Go #NYCFC #RBNY
45'
Attempt missed. Kaká (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.
Armand@armandbz
Holy yellow cards, Batman! #ORLvNYC @MLS
44'
Kaká (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
44'
Foul by Chris Wingert (New York City FC).
Andrew Wiebe@andrew_wiebe
I want more from this game. I'll say it. #ORLvNYC
Andrew Rouse@usarouse
Nobody noticed, but part of the new CBA actually said refs must issue yellows for simulation this year. #ORLvNYC
Jason Button@butskijnr
Both sides are too dependant on their DPs so far, #NYCFC more so than #OCSC
43'
Kaká (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
43'
Foul by Chris Wingert (New York City FC).
43'
Attempt missed. Andrew Jacobson (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
42'
Mehdi Ballouchy (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
42'
Foul by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC).
Jack Rowlands@jackrowlands123
Feisty game. #ORLvNYC
Shawn Wilk@sdwilk13
Handing out Yellow Cards like crazy, intense match up to open the season #ORLvNYC
41'
Foul by Mehdi Ballouchy (New York City FC).
41'
Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
41'
M
Mehdi Ballouchy (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Kaká ¡PUM! 👊 Saunders 👋 #ORLvNYC http://t.co/hyxUuLfEkO
40'
Kevin Molino (Orlando City SC) has gone down, but that's a dive.
40'
M
#7
Kevin Molino (Orlando City SC) is shown the yellow card.
Austin Fido@canetop
Anywhere but straight at Saunders and that's a goal, Kaka #ORLvNYC
Dave Martinez@EmpireOfSoccer
Kaka ... Already the most dangerous attacking midfielder in the league. What an unbelievable shot! #OCSC pressuring #ORLvNYC
PatrickBescoby@PatrickBescoby
Saunders has really been in it this first half #nycfc #mcfc
Total MLS@TotalMLS
What a strike from Kaka. Would have been a storybook goal #ORLvNYC
Matches Malone (DJ)@UnholyCitizen
SAUNDERS!!! #ORLvNYC
38'
Attempt saved. Kaká (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
Coding Mike@mconiaris
Berk Shea looks like Abby Wambach. #NYCFC
REPLAY: Kaka's dangerous volley from distance deflected by Saunders
Daniel Burns@DanielBurns
David Villa looks one very frustrated figure in this game. It's not very good, so far... #NYCFC
Sean Gilbert@seanmgilbert
Poor attempt by #Kaka. That has to clear the wall... #ORLvNYC
Jamie Ives@Jamie_MLSGB
This is all Orlando. Where is Frank Lampard when you need him? #ORLvNYC
Kyłe Englïsh@KPEnglish2
For the first time since 1972, in American major sports, 2 expansion teams in their inaugural season against each other. #NYCFC
35'
Attempt blocked. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Upper 90 Studios@upper90studios
Mix looking the sharpest player for #NYCFC. #ORLvsNYC
Kyle Schnitzer@Kyle_Schnitzer
Physicality of MLS is eating David Villa up right now. Absolutely nothing this first half. #ORLvNYC
Chalupa Hernandez@ilGeneraleUSA
Now he's up top. Mix. #NYCFC
34'
Kaká (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
34'
Foul by Andrew Jacobson (New York City FC).
Pitch Pass@PitchPass
Both DPs doing the old "I can shoot from anywhere and score because this league isn't as good as me" routine. They'll learn. #ORLvNYC -r
Sarah Baker@sarahbaker216
Things getting a little chippy between Jwill & Brek Shea. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying it. #ORLvNYC
Chalupa Hernandez@ilGeneraleUSA
Don't understand why Mix is the holding mid. No other option perhaps? Guy can make plays. #NYCFC
Luis Torres@HomeTownHero602
Villas shot is blocked and cleared by the Lions. They send the ball up in efforts of scoring but guess what; offside. #ORLvNYC
Dave @mcfcnorthstand2
Rivas loves being offside #ORLvNYC
32'
Offside, Orlando City SC. Kevin Molino tries a through ball, but Carlos Rivas is caught offside.
31'
Attempt blocked. David Villa (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Jacobson.
Cass@cassgabe7
Brekken Maradona. #ORLvNYC
Sean Dolan@SyannDoelann
Brek Shea is an absolute stud @MLS #ORLvNYC
Agent N@DieQualDerWahl
Brek with an amazing roulette spin move!! #ORLvNYC 💜⚽️
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
Brek Shea just murdered Josh Williams on national TV. RIP.
30'
Hand ball by Josh Williams (New York City FC).
LINYCFC@linycfc
Perfect 10 on the dive from Shea #ORLvNYC
Bradley Roman@Roman_Bradley
C'mon Brek Shea! No need for that! #MLS #ORLvNYC
Kyle Caso@3_Pointz
Andrew Jacobson getting intense! #NYCFC
Total MLS@TotalMLS
Jacobson and Shea were teammates in Dallas. #ORLvNYC
Austin Fido@canetop
Josh Saunders may well have been beaten? Sure, he may well be beaten by any shot on target. Which that was not. #ORLvNYC
Christian Bruey@CBrueyWFTV
Brek Shea was just booked for a dive in the box. First yellow card of the year was warranted. #ORLvNYC
29'
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Brek Shea (Orlando City SC) is shown the yellow card.
28'
Brek Shea (Orlando City SC) has gone down, but that's a dive.
Raizza D.@raizzamarie
#NYCFC http://t.co/k2h3aBaFmm
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Jason Saghini@JasonSaghini
I can't hear the broadcast from the press box... Have they said "Villa" yet? #ORLvNYC
28'
Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Chris Wingert.
28'
Attempt blocked. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafael Ramos.
Recklessness.@Chewdogg_
Brek Shea's gone from playing with John Walters to playing with Kaka in 18 months #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
.... Kaka needs to bring his teammates into play more #ORLvNYC
Analyzed Football@analyzedfooty
#brekshea breaking out the flicks and have to say I like him better at attacking Left Back then at Left Mid #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
Almost as if Kaka is too desperate to impress knowing there is so much limelight on him. Shooting from a tight angle again #ORLvNYC
Brooke Tunstall@YesThatBrooke
OK, either Ned Grabavoy or @MixDiskerud is going to have cut their hair. #CantTellThemApart #ORLvNYC
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
Brek Shea's lovin' those little backheel flicks, eh? #NYCFC #OCSC #MLS
Shuaib B Ahmed@ShuaibBAhmed
Nemec - definitely a positive start for the Slovakian. Won almost all of the 50/50 headers coming his way. #ORLvNYC
Orlando Soccer Daily@OrlSoccerDaily
Hines looking a bit shaky. Poor giveaway at midfield followed by a bad clearance in the box. #ORLvNYC
NYCFCBlues@NYCFCBlues
Interestingly it's Orlando absorbing the pressure and countering #ORLvNYC
23'
Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Josh Williams.
Andrew Marcinko@FootyAmerica
Mix Diskerud is playing very deep. This is definitely a flat 4-4-2, rather than Kreis' standard diamond. #ORLvNYC
Luis Torres@HomeTownHero602
Tempers flaring up in Orlando. Another foul by the Lions give #NYCFC another set piece which they play short. #ORLvNYC
Julian Cardillo@JulianCardillo
Midfield battle ruling the game so far. But where's David villa??? #ORLvNYC
MLS Atheist@MLSAtheist
Jason Hernandez has had a good first 20' pulling Rivas off twice, but NYC is flying a little close to the sun. #ORLvNYC
Chris Skelton@chrisskell
Rivas' pace is frightening up top. Wouldn't mind betting he scores due to space being placed in behind the #NYCFC defence #MLS
21'
Mix Diskerud (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
21'
Foul by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC).
Orlando City SC UK@OrlandoCitySCUK
Rivas has started the game with the right mind set trying to get in behind the New York defence, one will pull off #LionNation #ORLvNYC
Wayne Dumas@DumasMMA
Great offensive explosion by Orlando City #ORLvNYC @OrlandoCitySC @MLS
20'
Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20'
Foul by Jason Hernandez (New York City FC).
19'
Offside, Orlando City SC. Kevin Molino tries a through ball, but Carlos Rivas is caught offside.
Derek Timmerman@derek_timmerman
Orlando fans booing Josh Saunders of NYCFC seconds after a head injury. Classy lot. #ORLvNYC #MLS
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Don't think it's wise for Saunders to stay in. No player ever wants to come out, but head injuries are nothing to mess with. #ORLvNYC
Nick Corvino@ncorvinoFL
Rep our city! #ORLvNYC http://t.co/PFlu3L99Oh
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New York City FC@NYCFC
The crowd applauds Josh Saunders after recovering from a brutal collision. #NYCFC http://t.co/0NexGnHJIa
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Michael Peng@MichaelXPeng
Saunders is staying in. Let's hope that turns out to be a wise decision. #NYCFC
Josh Kail@THATJoshKail
Josh Saunders' head is still bleeding, yet is able to stay in the game....uhhhhhhhh....#ORLvNYC
Diego Pinzón@PinzonDiego
Horrible el golpe de Saunders contra el palo... ¿Primera baja para New York CIty? #ORLvNYC
Andrew Marcinko@FootyAmerica
The entire frame of the goal shook when Saunders head hit it. OUCH. Looks like he's going to try and stay on... #ORLvNYC
17'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Dave Martinez@EmpireOfSoccer
#NYCFC have already lost Meara. Former #Railhawks keeper Akira Fitzgerald warming up on the sidelines. #ORLvNYC
Josh Kail@THATJoshKail
Shoving the goalie into the post, it's a bold strategy, Cotton. #ORLvNYC
Dan Dickinson@GothamistDan
Josh Saunders is down and clutching his head. Doesn’t look good. #ORLvNYC
14'
Stoppage in match Josh Saunders (New York City FC) because of an injury.
Emily Donahue@iamemily90
Every time Kaka touches the ball everyone screams. Including me, at home on the couch #ORLvNYC
OB Asante@ob_asante
Can someone help Villa out with a GPS,dude's lost in the game #ORLvNYC
14'
Foul by Seb Hines (Orlando City SC).
14'
Josh Saunders (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
The former world player of the year with a sighter! He is involved all over the pitch so far! #ORLvNYC
13'
Foul by Josh Williams (New York City FC).
13'
Brek Shea (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Crystal Ward@Crystal11
Bring on the purple smoke already. #ORLvNYC #GoCity
Tyler Gunhus@tyler_thomas12
Watching David Villa and Kaka play in @MLS jerseys in front of 6k. Get use to it folks. US soccer fastest growing league and sport! #ORLvNYC
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
Orlando active on the other end, Kaka shoots wide. End to end stuff. #NYCFC #OCSC #MLS
OptaJack@OptaJack
192 - Since the start of @MLS 2011, Aurelien Collin has been whistled for 192 fouls, fourth highest in the league. Ram. #ORLvNYC
Ben Ashton@Ben_MLSGB
New York City getting a foothold in the game here. They'll want to make the most of the pressure by knicking a goal #ORLvNYC
12'
Attempt missed. Kaká (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Empire Blues@EmpireBluesNY
Kaka given an opportunity to break but a heavy touch enables #NYCFC to win possession back.
Tim Joseph ૐ@Timmyj01
10 minutes in and this has been a great game already! #ORLvNYC
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
This Kaka guy's got the first touch of a greyhound bus. What's his story? #ORLvNYC
Josh Holloway@ebetha
Both back lines are a little shaky at the moment. #ORLvNYC
Dan Itel@dan_itel
Collin just welcoming Villa to MLS. #ORLvNYC
Kris Jack@krisjack85
That pitch is massive. #ORLvNYC
Brooke Tunstall@YesThatBrooke
Nemec just HAS to do better with that chance. Way too open to not get it on frame. #ORLvNYC
Kyle Bennett@KBJelly
Nemec looks like a butcher in a meat factory. #ORLvNYC
Will Padgett@WillPadgman
Oh man, #NYCFC had the perfect chance to take the lead there...
Keleka@Keleka24
Wow what a chance #NYCFC
Empire Blues@EmpireBluesNY
Diskerud's ball can only find the Orlando keeper. #NYCFC #ORLvsNYC
9'
Attempt missed. Adam Nemec (New York City FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Williams.
Jose Diaz@J_Diddy7
Can't wait for FIFA 16. Get to play next to David Villa in #NYCFC
Joseph Jaffa@JJaffa
#ORLvNYC #Orlando crowd giving #Portland and #Seattle a run for their money. #NYCFC
Rachel Bonnetta@rachelbonnetta
This place is going to explode if Orlando scores, E-X-P-L-O-D-E. #ORLvNYC
7'
Foul by Aurélien Collin (Orlando City SC).
7'
David Villa (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Major League Soccer@MLS
So much purple. #ORLvNYC (via @KICKTV) http://t.co/V9bP7VLS4V
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Duane Rollins@24thminute
The Yankee Blues getting ripped apart in midfield so far. #nycfc
KaEl@JeepSleepDive
Sorry for this but Kaka looks really hot in purple #ORLvNYC #mls
Cristian Nyari@Cnyari
Looking forward to at least 245 Kaka through balls this season. Just dress Rivas up as Crespo. #ORLvNYC
neil ochotorena@neil_och
Look at Kaka doing Kaka things. #ORLvNYC
Frank Esposito@FBEsposito
Enough of that, guys. You can't give Kaka that space. #NYCFC
Simon Fudge@SimonFudge74
Citrus Bowl looks a fine temporary soccer venue. Fans on top of the action. @WhitecapsFC beware in 2 weeks... #ORLvNYC #MLS #OpeningWeekend
MLS Brasil@MLSBrasil
Bela arrancada de Kaka, mas Rivas estava impedido #MLS #ESPNtemKaka #ORLvNYC
James Brandon@JamesBrandon_
The couple of times I have seen Mix Diskerud he's looked real class. Hope to see that again tonight. #ORLvNYC
Eric Bulgarelli@robert_E_bee
Mix's hair game on point today #MLS #ORLvNYC #TeamFlow
David Dir@BigDfutbol
What a great showcase for MLS opening with 2 expansion teams. The atmosphere in Orlando is fantastic. You can feel the energy #ORLvNYC
5'
Offside, Orlando City SC. Kaká tries a through ball, but Carlos Rivas is caught offside.
Lewis Addley@Lewis_MLSGB
Orlando starting well. Let's hope for yet another high paced tie! #ORLvNYC
J.@JLoftgren_LBR
Can't wait to see Lampard debut for this #NYCFC in a few months, gonna be so exciting.
Alex Schieferdecker@theschief
Citrus Bowl blowing Anfield's atmosphere today out of the water. Well done Orlando. #ORLvNYC
Sam's Army@BarstoolSam
Mix is a soft six. There, I said it. #NYCFC
3'
Ned Grabavoy (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
3'
Foul by Rafael Ramos (Orlando City SC).
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
I had a feeling that header was gonna go in. Glad #NostraChavez instincts failed me that time. #NYCFC #OCSC #MLS
Dave Zeitlin@DaveZeitlin
Adrian Healey was SO excited to say that "You only get one chance to make a first impression" line right at kickoff. #ORLvNYC
New York City FC@NYCFCEspanol
Los Primeros XI de la historia. #NYCFC http://t.co/FNbjsgxYiw
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Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Y esto arrancó 🙌 #ORLvNYC
2'
Attempt missed. Seb Hines (Orlando City SC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kaká with a cross following a set piece situation.
1'
Foul by Chris Wingert (New York City FC).
1'
Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
First Half begins.
HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City vs. New York City FC | March 8, 2015
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Total MLS@TotalMLS
Diskerud taps to Villa and Orlando and NYCFC are underway at the Citrus Bowl #ORLvNYC
Ivelisse Castro@amaias_mommy
Ready to go!! Go Lions!! This is packed!! Way to go @orlandocitysc #ocfc #orlandocitysc #orlando #gocity #golions
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Greg Murphy@realGregMurphy
Who would've thought that in 20 short years MLS would come this far #OpeningWeekend #ORLvNYC
Austin Fido@canetop
Ok. Let's get this appetizer started. #ORLvNYC
Kyle McCarthy@kylejmccarthy
Quite interested to see how the diamond functions for #NYCFC today. Kreis opting for #MLS experience around Mix. Will rotations work?
Jonathan Tannenwald@thegoalkeeper
What a scene in Orlando. #ORLvNYC @MLS http://t.co/gnxFHFX7Q8
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Chris Lidholm@mnunitedvox
Nice voice, but is he going for longest version of the national anthem? #ORLvNYC
A.J. Grande@AJthehornplayer
I want to be in that @OrlandoCitySC supporter section, looks like a great environment! #MLS #OrlandoCitySC #ORLvNYC
Sal Cipriano@salcipriano
Seeing David Villa and Kaka standing next to each in an MLS tunnel is quite a site. Historic opener. #ORLvNYC
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
We've been waiting for this moment for awhile. The hypothetical is about to become reality, with temporary conclusions to draw. #NYCFC #OCSC
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Así sale @OrlandoCitySC Ricketts; Ramos, Collin, Hines, Shea; Okugo, Higuita; Molino, Neal, Kaká; Rivas: http://t.co/seMIPluERU #ORLvNYC
Soccer Italia@MLSsocceritalia
Spettacolo al Citrus Bowl per #ORLvNYC con 62.000 tifosi viola sugli spalti #direttaeurosport @stefano_benzi #MLS http://t.co/bejB7lUZo1
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@mizzgomez
💜💜💜New Town vs Hometown #ORLvNYC #ORLANDOCITY #KAKA #MLS #LIONS #ROAR
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Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
¡La hora ha llegado! 😱 @OrlandoCitySC vs @NYCFCEspanol a continuación: http://t.co/V9G2EKe8Pq #ORLvNYC http://t.co/oK7vQQFFo0
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harrison@RenshawRenshaw
this is awesome. a match between two completely new teams to the MLS. can't wait to see what Kaká and Villa can do. #ORLvNYC
Chalupa Hernandez@ilGeneraleUSA
David Villa. It just hit me. What a get. #ORLvNYC
J.R. DiBart@jrdebart
An exciting new chapter of in New York City sports starts today. Let's go New York City FC! #NYCFC
Alexis Guerreros@notalexis
This place is jam packed for the first match of a team that didn't exist until now. Pretty dope. #nycfc
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@orlandocitrusbowl
The Iron Lion Firm has arrived. #orlandocity #citrusbowl #filledthebowl #ORLvNYC #purplepride
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Goals and Assists

76'		Mix Diskerud
90'+1'		Kaká

Disciplinary

29'			Brek Shea Reason: Simulation
40'			Kevin Molino Reason: Simulation
41'			Mehdi Ballouchy Reason: Unsporting Behavior
54'			Jason Hernandez Reason: Unsporting Behavior
60'			Jeb Brovsky Reason: Unsporting Behavior
78'			Cristian Higuita Reason: Simulation
83'			Aurélien Collin Reason: Serious Foul

Substitutions

62'		Khiry Shelton Mehdi BallouchyM
80'		Bryan Rochez Lewis NealM
88'		Sebastian Velasquez Mix DiskerudM
89'		Javier Calle Adam NemecF
90'+3'		Sean St Ledger Carlos RivasF

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