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Orlando City vs. FC Cincinnati: Five Takeaways
What did we learn from a dominant first victory in 2021?
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Orlando City finally notched one in the win column, easily beating an outmatched FC Cincinnati side by a decisive 3-0 scoreline. The Lions were in control for the entire game, taking the lead within a minute and never feeling any real danger from a poor Cincinnati side. What can we take away from Orlando City’s dominant first win in the 2021 MLS season?
Nani on a Heater
After an impressive performance in Kansas City, the captain was at his best once again versus FC Cincinnati. He provided the moment of the match with a brilliant goal in the 19th minute, crossing up Cincinnati’s Yuya Kubo before placing it with his left foot to the far corner from outside the box. Outside of that spectacular effort, he finished with six shots, three accurate crosses, and two key passes. This is what Orlando needs from Nani. If he can cont