Team            1    2    F
Orlando City    0    0    0
FC Dallas       2    2    4

Scoring Summary:
FCD – David Ferreira (penalty) 5
FCD - Fabian Castillo (David Ferreira) 33
FCD - Blas Perez (Fabian Castillo) 55
FCD - Andrew Wiedeman (Jair Benitez) 89

Lineups:
Orlando City – Sean Kelley (red card 4), Jerome Mechack (Justin Clark 72), Rob Valentino (Kieron Bernard 72), Wes Allen (Kyle Davies 46),  Erik Ustruck, Anthony Pulis (James O’Connor 46), Don Smart (Dustin McCarty 60), John Rooney (Miguel Gallardo 5), Kevin Molino (Nick Sowers 78), Adama Mbenge (Charlie Campbell 46), Dennis Chin (Max Griffin 46)

FC Dallas – Kevin Hartman (Chris Seitz 46), Carlos Rodriguez (Jair Benitez 81, Hernan Pertuz (Matt Hedges 63), Ugo Ihemelu, Zach Loyd, Daniel Hernandez (Victor Ulloa 76), Andrew Jacobson, David Ferreira (Ricardo Villar 46), Geoffrey Tulasne (Andrew Wiedemen 63), Blas Perez (Jonathan Top 72), Fabian Castillo

Orlando, Fla. - Though they fought valiantly until the end, Orlando City fell 4-0 to rivals FC Dallas in tonight’s Disney Pro Soccer Classic match-up.  A red card to Goalkeeper Sean Kelley in the fourth minute of the match quickly left Orlando behind.  The Lions were unable to catch up with the only MLS side that has ever beaten Orlando City.

The Kelley red card set the tone for the match.  A penalty kick was also awarded for the foul, giving Dallas a 1-0 lead in the first five minutes of play.  City responded quickly, taking control of the game.  At the half hour mark, the Lions looked to be the stronger side, but FC Dallas managed to turn the tables back in their favor.

David Ferreira, the 2010 MLS MVP, took advantage of the extra space in the midfield given to him by the man advantage and placed a strong through-ball behind the City defense.  The speedy Fabian Castillo took the pass into the 18 yard box and fired to the far post.  Miguel Gallardo, in for Kelley, dove but saw the ball fly past his out-stretched hands for a 2-0 Dallas lead.

With a two goal advantage, Dallas took control of the game.  The possession game, normally a trademark of Orlando City’s offense, became the Dallas standard for the remainder of the half.  While they did not push forward with any major threats, they did wear down City’s players.

Halftime brought renewed energy and fresh legs for Head Coach Adrian Heath’s side.  Orlando City was back in control of the match for the first ten minutes of the second half, but another Dallas counter would be the dagger.  Fabian Castillo got on the end of another deep pass, but instead of taking his own shot, fired a cross to the 6-yard box.  Blas Perez took the pass in stride and fired a laser past Gallardo. 

Heath used the remainder of the game to vet out players on trial.  Among the trialists getting minutes were Rollins College alums Justin Clark and Nick Sowers.  FC Dallas would net a fourth and final goal just before the final whistle when Andrew Wiedemen redirected a Jair Benitez cross past a wrong-footed Gallardo.

Following the match, Heath was upbeat about his team’s play, particularly in the first half.

“For about 25 minutes in the first half, I was really pleased with our football,” said Heath.  “The second goal took the wind out of our sails a bit because it was at a period of the game where we were playing very well.  I was disappointed with the goals we conceded, but our football was better than it was on Saturday against Toronto.  Obviously playing with 10 men is very difficult.  I can’t fault the boys for the effort they put in tonight.  It is preseason, and we’ll be better for it.”

Orlando City closes out group play in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic on Thursday at 8 p.m. against Swedish side BK Hacken.  A combination of a win over Hacken, an FC Dallas win over Toronto FC, and a favorable goal differential will see City playing in the Consolation Game on Saturday.  Anything short of a victory on Thursday will see Orlando eliminated.  Tickets are available on www.ticketmaster.com.