Ramiro Enrique dramatically altered the course of the match on Friday night, scoring twice within three minutes after coming off the bench to help Orlando City SC overcome a 1-0 deficit and claim a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew. Martin Ojeda also played a key role by providing two assists and adding a late goal to seal the win for Orlando.

Key Moments in Orlando City’s Rally

After Diego Rossi put Columbus ahead with a penalty in the 66th minute, Enrique entered the game the following minute. His first goal, an equalizer in the 76th, came from a precise header at the six-yard box, redirected from a cross by Ivan Angulo, who also assisted Orlando’s opening goal. Just three minutes later, Enrique found the net again after making a decisive run down the middle, outmaneuvering Max Arfsten to score his seventh goal of the season.

Columbus Crew’s Early Lead and Penalty Details

The Crew’s chance to take the lead arose from a handball call on Marco Pasalic in the 63rd minute, following a review that showed the ball struck his left hand off a cross by Dylan Chambost. Diego Rossi stepped up for the penalty, placing the ball in the left corner as Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese dived the opposite way. Rossi’s penalty was his third successful attempt this season, while Gallese has yet to save a spot kick in three tries. Despite conceding, Gallese made six saves in a game delayed for an hour due to thunderstorms.

Martin Ojeda’s Late Goal Seals the Win

Adding to Enrique’s goals, Ojeda scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time, capitalizing on a fast counterattack to net his 13th goal of the season. His contribution, along with two assists, proved crucial in securing Orlando’s comeback victory on the road.

Implications for Team Standings and Upcoming Matches

Orlando City (11-6-8, 41 points) continues to build momentum away from home, extending their unbeaten streak on the road to five matches (4-0-1). In contrast, Columbus Crew (12-5-8, 44 points) suffered their first loss at Lower.com Field this season, dropping to an 8-2-4 home record. This defeat marks the Crew’s second loss in three games overall. With only three home fixtures remaining and no remaining matches against teams above them in the Eastern Conference, Columbus now shifts focus to upcoming Leagues Cup matches against Mexican opponents, where they defend their title.