Nani saw a penalty in regulation saved but his spot kick in the shootout sent Orlando into the semifinals.
Orlando was in control for most of the game but struggled to finish in a match that was closer than it should have been.
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The Lions fell behind early in the second half but rallied in typical dramatic fashion, with the captain netting the winner deep in stoppage time.
At least Nani’s suspension is over. So there’s that.
Without Nani and Dom Dwyer, the offense was asleep at the switch in a scoreless draw against RSL.
Benji Michel also scored as a mixed Orlando City side beat the Icelandic champions.
The first open preseason match goes the Lions’ way thanks to the captain’s sweet free kick.
Orlando conceded three times in seven minutes just after being denied what appeared a sure penalty, and finish 11th in the East.
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