ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored two second-half goals Saturday night to help Orlando City beat Real Salt Lake 2-1.
Griezmann's second goal in the 81st minute sealed the win for Orlando City, extending Real Salt Lake's winless streak to seven games.
The 35-year-old French forward, who signed with Orlando City in July, had his first career multi-goal game in MLS and his five goal contributions (three goals, two assists) in six games.
Earlier, Dominik Marczuk scored his first goal this season to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute. Marczuk's goal came after Sam Junqua played an arcing first-touch cross from 35 yards out on the left side to the back post.
Mason Stajduhar, who made his first start for RSL in his second season with the club, finished with one save. The 28-year-old goalkeeper made 16 starts across his first six MLS seasons, all with Orlando.
Griezmann equalized in the 53rd minute after Daryl Dike's shot from the top of the 6-yard box was knocked away by Stajduhar, but the forward tapped the putback into a wide-open net.
Kobi Henry, a 22-year-old defender, made his first start (fourth appearance) for Real Salt Lake.
The win snapped a three-game winless skid for Orlando City, who improved to 7-11-3.
Griezmann's performance marked a significant turnaround for the French forward, who has made an immediate impact since joining Orlando City.
Source: Yahoo Sports