Griezmann scores a double in Atlanta, Orlando strengthens its lead

Four in a row, Antoine Griezmann gave the decisive moment for Atlanta United by scoring a brace, equalising before the half‑hour then doubling the lead at the start of the last quarter‑hour, thus delivering the victory to Orlando City. The Frenchman, former Real Madrid player, scored in the 26th minute and then in the 77th, sealing the result.

Four consecutive matches with a goal

Antoine Griezmann confirmed his form by scoring in four consecutive matches, including a BRACE tonight. The Mâcon native, 35‑year‑old former Madrid player, the native of Mâcon, found the net in the 26th minute and then in the 77th, giving Orlando City a decisive advantage.

Before the halftime break, Ivan Angulo had given the lead to Orlando by scoring, before Griezmann doubled the score at the start of the last quarter‑hour.

The match saw Atlanta United try to narrow the gap in stoppage time thanks to an own goal, but the score was already sealed.

Orlando City records its fourth match without defeat and climbs to sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 31 points after 24 games, that is nine wins and four draws.

Toronto, which occupies tenth place with 29 points, remains the top outsider in the East, forcing Orlando to continue its efforts.

There are ten games left to play; Orlando will host Toronto this weekend before contesting the United States Cup semi‑final next Wednesday in Columbus.

With this victory, Orlando strengthens its position ahead of the playoffs and confirms Griezmann’s decisive role in the team’s progress.