In the match held at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida on August 26, 2023, Orlando City pulled off a narrow 2-1 victory against St. Louis City, in a game punctuated with intensity and a late controversial decision. The stadium was abuzz with 22,156 spectators eagerly witnessing the nail-biting duel.

The first half of the match ended in a stalemate with both teams displaying an intense defense. The audience, however, witnessed a change in dynamics in the 48th minute when Facundo Torres of Orlando City netted the first goal of the match with an assist from Dagur Dan Þórhallsson, thus tipping the scales in favour of the home team.

St. Louis City returned the favor in the 78th minute when R. Alm found the back of the net to level things up, igniting hope for the visitors.

However, drama unfolded in the 90+1 minute when Facundo Torres slotted a penalty goal, causing an uproar among some fans who felt the penalty call was murky. Many took to social media to express their frustration, citing inconsistencies in penalty decisions across the league. Some also called for stricter regulations on players crowding around referees.

The game was not without its share of yellow cards. From the local team, Mauricio Pereyra and Wilder Cartagena got booked, while St. Louis's Samuel Adeniran, Anthony Markanich, and Jakob Nerwiński found themselves in the referee J. Dickerson's book, with Jakob Nerwiński subsequently being shown a red card in the 90+10 minute.

Despite criticisms about the way the game was handled by the referee, many fans on both sides extended their good sportsmanship and wished each other well for the rest of the season. Orlando's next game will be against Charlotte on August 30, 2023, while St. Louis City is set to face Dallas on August 31, 2023.

The match will likely be remembered for its intensity, late controversy, and Facundo Torres's deciding contribution, ultimately resulting in an all-important three points for Orlando City.