Montverde Academy II suffered a 2–1 defeat to Atletico FC Orlando in League 1 action on Saturday afternoon at Dan Newlin Injury Attorney Stadium.

Montverde Academy II opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Lokka Gao found the back of the net, with Pedro Fernandez providing the assist to give Montverde a 1–0 lead.

Atletico FC Orlando responded just two minutes later, scoring in the 36th minute to level the match at 1–1 heading into halftime.

Atletico FC Orlando took the lead in the 66th minute, adding its second goal of the match to move ahead 2–1.

Montverde Academy II pushed for an equalizer but was unable to find a second goal as Atletico FC Orlando held on for the 2–1 victory.

Montverde Academy II will look to bounce back on Thursday, Oct. 8, when it hosts OFC Barca II in League 1 action. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Dan Newlin Injury Attorney Stadium.

About the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA)
The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) is a nationally recognized residential soccer academy that combines elite player development with a college-preparatory education. Located on the campus of Montverde Academy in Central Florida, SIMA provides student-athletes from around the world with world-class coaching, high-level competition, and an environment designed to maximize their growth on the field, in the classroom, and as leaders beyond the game. Through its commitment to excellence, SIMA prepares players for collegiate, professional, and international opportunities.

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