Mon May 19 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Orlando City Dominates Inter Miami in 3-0 Rout, Ending Winless Streak
**FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -** Orlando City SC delivered a decisive 3-0 victory over Inter Miami CF on Sunday night, snapping a nearly two-year winless streak against their in-state rivals. The dominant performance, fueled by goals from Luis Muriel, Marco Pasalic, and a stoppage-time strike from Dagur Thórhallsson, propelled Orlando City into fifth place in the Eastern Conference, leapfrogging Miami in the process.
The win marks Orlando City’s first victory over Inter Miami with Lionel Messi in the lineup and their first triumph against the Herons since May 20, 2023. It also extends Orlando City’s impressive unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive matches.
While Inter Miami controlled possession for much of the game (62.3%), Orlando City capitalized on defensive lapses, launching effective counterattacks. Luis Muriel opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with a stunning strike after a long ball from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, who recorded his sixth shutout of the season. Marco Pasalic added a second goal in the 53rd minute, capitalizing on chaos in front of the Miami net. Dagur Thórhallsson sealed the victory in stoppage time, tapping in a cross from Duncan McGuire.
The loss snaps Inter Miami’s four-game unbeaten streak in the Florida Derby series and represents Orlando City’s most lopsided win in the rivalry. For Inter Miami, it marks their fifth loss in their last seven games, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that Orlando City ruthlessly exploited. The loss also marks Inter Miami’s first shutout defeat in league play this season. Even the return of Luis Suarez to the starting lineup after a two-game absence couldn’t spark the Miami attack.
Orlando City’s organized defense and clinical finishing proved to be the difference, as they outshot Inter Miami 8-4 on attempts on goal. The victory underscores Orlando City’s growing momentum and their ability to compete with the league’s top teams.
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