Photos: Atlanta United defeats Orlando City

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Photos: Atlanta United defeats Orlando City

Hector Villalba’s 25-yard strike in the 86th minute was the difference, giving Atlanta United a 1-0 win over host Orlando City Friday night.

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino makes a plea to his players during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United'd Hector Villalba celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta won, 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) is surrounded by teammates including Carlos Carmona (14) and Anton Walkes (26) after he scored against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba, right, celebrates in front of Orlando City's Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer match between Orlando City and Atlanta United, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba, right, celebrates in front of Orlando City's Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Brandon Vazquez, left, and Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) fight for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Anton Walkes moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan gestures to a teammate during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer match between Orlando City and Atlanta United, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Michael Parkhurst (3) heads the ball as he gets between Orlando City's Carlos Rivas (11) and Cyle Larin (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball past Orlando City's Luis Gil during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) makes a move to get around Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Brandon Vazquez (19) heads the ball away from Orlando City's Jonathan Spector (2) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Jeff Larentowicz (18) gets position for a header in front of Orlando City's Cyle Larin, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) celebrates his goal with teammate Miguel Almiron, left, as Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) walks away during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Atlanta United's Yamil Asad (11) and Orlando City's Scott Sutter (21) leap for the ball during action at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Orlando City's Jose Aja (4) heads the ball beside teammate Jonathan Spector (2) during action against Atlanta United at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan leaps to make a save during a 1-0 win against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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