Orlando City booked their place in the MLS Cup Playoffs with a 2-0 win at CF Montreal on Sunday evening.
The Lions knew they just needed to avoid defeat heading into the match, but were pressed hard by a Montreal side requiring a win to leapfrog the visitors.
Orlando were up to the task and sent the Canadian side packing with second-half strikes from Jhegson Mendez and Daryl Dike. As a result, Oscar Pareja's men finish sixth in the East and face Nashville first in the Playoffs. Montreal end the regular season 10th.
Here's how both sets of players rated...
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Sunusi Ibrahim (ST) - 5/10 - Was lively but missed a couple of huge opportunities. Subbed at half-time to get the exciting Romell Quioto onto the pitch.
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Silvester van der Water (RM) - 4/10 - Looked really awkward on the ball and failed to offer much at either end of the pitch. Hooked at half-time.
Daryl Dike (ST) - 7/10 - Did what all strikers do best by finishing the game despite getting precious little service.
Benji Michel (LW) - 6/10 - Was lucky not to be punished for a robust challenge on Braut-Guillard in the second half. Put in hard yards as Orlando played on the break.