Orlando City advances to Eastern Conference semifinals after another 1-0 victory over Nashville
Orlando City's Iván Angulo, and Duncan McGuire, rear, celebrate a goal against Nashville SC during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman, left, heads the ball past Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena, right, during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville SC defender Lukas MacNaughton heads the ball over Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire (13) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville SC midfielder Alex Muyl, center, heads the ball over teammate midfielder Hany Mukhtar, left, and Orlando City defender Rodrigo Schlegel, right, during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville SC midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) takes the ball from Orlando City defender Rafael Santos, right, during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Iván Angulo scored in the sixth minute to help second-seeded Orlando City advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Nashville on Tuesday night.
Orlando (19-7-9) earned its third straight 1-0 win over Nashville, including a victory on Oct. 30 with a 25-7 edge in shots. The Lions had won only one of their nine meetings with Nashville in all competitions before winning the last three.
Nashville (13-12-10) lost a knockout round match at home for the first time in club history, ending a string of seven wins and two draws in nine playoff and cup matches at home.
Angulo intercepted a back pass inside the penalty area and split two defenders with a shot that went over the head of goalkeeper Joe Willis.
Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese made four saves for his 10th clean sheet of the season.
Orlando, which has won three straight road matches for the first time in club history, will play the winner of the Columbus-Atlanta series.
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