Photo courtesy of Orlando City B
ORLANDO – Up against a talented Orlando City B team at Orlando City Stadium, the the Harrisburg City Islanders recorded their first road shutout since May 12 in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday evening. The City Islanders had an opportunity to take the advantage in the fourth minute of action, as OCB turned the ball over in their own half, but Paul Wilson’s right-footed shot careened off the crossbar and back into play. Orlando also had a chance hit the crossbar, as Pierre Da Silva’s cross into the box caused Harrisburg goalkeeper Brandon Miller to make a last-second save. With the result, Orlando recorded its fifth consecutive draw and is now 5-6-9, while the City Islanders are now 6-9-6.
Three Things That Matter:
USLSoccer.com Man of the Match:
Lee Nishanian, Harrisburg City Islanders – The defender was called into action multiple times throughout the night and answered every time, recording 10 clearances and five interceptions to help Harrisburg record a shutout.
Upcoming Games:
Orlando City B at FC Cincinnati – Aug. 5, 7 p.m. ET, Nippert Stadium
Harrisburg City Islanders at Tampa Bay Rowdies – Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET, Al Lang Stadium
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