{"id":379245,"date":"2026-08-23T21:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T21:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/379245\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T21:04:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T21:04:15","slug":"griezmann-leads-orlando-city-comeback-with-a-brace-in-2-1-win-over-real-salt-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/379245\/","title":{"rendered":"Griezmann leads Orlando City comeback with a brace in 2\u20131 win over Real Salt Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Orlando City made the most of its home field and pulled off a crucial 2\u20131 victory over Real Salt Lake in MLS Matchday 22, thanks to a standout performance from Antoine Griezmann, who scored both goals in the comeback win.<\/p>\n<p>Orlando City\u2019s response flips the match after early setback<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Real Salt Lake struck first. Dominik Marczuk timed his run perfectly and smashed home a first\u2011touch finish off a long cross from the left, leaving Orlando\u2019s keeper with no chance and putting the home side in an early hole.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SC4EEN6WCRNSBEFJ7Z5Z6UNTIM.jpg\" alt=\"Griezmann leads Orlando City comeback with a brace in 2\u20131 win over Real Salt Lake\" height=\"3056\" width=\"4584\"   loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>Russell Lansford<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Orlando\u2019s answer came in the second half \u2014 and it had Griezmann\u2019s signature all over it. Daryl Dike controlled a pass inside the box and fired a shot that was blocked by the goalkeeper. The rebound fell right to Griezmann, who calmly tapped it in to level the match.<\/p>\n<p>Griezmann\u2019s late magic seals the comeback<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Just when the match seemed destined for a draw, Griezmann delivered again. In the 80th minute, a scramble in the box left the ball at his feet, and the French star placed his shot into the corner to complete the comeback and secure his brace.<\/p>\n<p>What the win means<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">With the victory, Orlando City climbs to 24 points, sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference and staying firmly in the hunt for higher positions. Real Salt Lake remains at 28 points, holding eighth place in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Next up, Orlando City heads on the road to face Minnesota United, while Real Salt Lake looks to bounce back at home against the Colorado Rapids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Griezmann\u2019s MLS show is officially underway \u2014 he\u2019s now up to three goals in six matches, and Orlando fans are starting to feel the excitement.<\/p>\n<p>Related stories<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. 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