TFC II

By the numbers breakdown: Toronto FC II vs. Orlando City B

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Here is a quick statistical breakdown of the positional matchups in this Wednesday’s game between Toronto FC II and Orlando City B.


Goalkeepers:

Angelo Cavalluzzo (TOR): Cavalluzzo returned to the net on Saturday and put up a Man of the Match performance. Cavalluzzo has stopped 31/40 shots he’s faced this season earning three clean sheets. The 24-year-old has also sent long balls forward at a 36.3% success rate.


Earl Edwards Jr. (ORL):  Edwards Jr. was not in net for the most recent game for OCB as veteran Josh Saunders was loaned down to OCB. It was Edwards Jr.’s first game off all season. The ‘keeper has stopped 31/51 shots this season and recorded three clean sheets.


Defenders:

Mitch Taintor (TOR): The TFC II captain has made nine appearances for the Young Reds this season. The defender has recorded 30 clearances, 2 blocks, and 32 interceptions. Taintor currently has a 100% tackle success rate and distributed 370 passes at a 74.6% success rate.


Zack Carroll (ORL): Carroll has made 11 appearances (nine starts) for OCB this season. The former NYRB II defender has recorded 30 clearances, 4 blocks, and 26 interceptions. He has a 90% tackle success rate and made 468 passes at a 75.6% success rate. 


Midfielders:

Brian James (TOR): James has made 12 appearances for the Young Reds this season. He has made 549 passes at an 81.1% completion rate. He has created five chances, while chipping in with 14 clearances and 15 interceptions.


Lewis Neal (ORL): Neal has made nine starts for OCB and has made 499 passes at an 82.8% completion rate. Neal has been credited with creating three chances and scored a goal. He has recorded 4 clearances and 13 interceptions.


Forwards:

Aikim Andrews (TOR): The forward has played six games for the Red this season. He has been credited with creating 5 chances while sending 8 shots towards the net. Andrews has also made 100 passes at a 64% completion rate.


Richie Laryea (ORL): The Canadian has scored three goals in nine games for OCB. Laryea has sent 14 shots towards the net, hitting the target 12 times. He has created nine chances and made 199 passes at a 91% completion rating.


Let us know who you think has the edge at each position in the comments below. You can see who wins the battle on the field this Wednesday at 12:00.