Harvey Sarajian Scores After Just 46 Seconds from Antoine Griezmann's Assist (VIDEO)
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
21-year-old Armenian forward Harvey Sarajian scored an early goal in an MLS regular-season match as Orlando City came from behind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.
Making his first-ever MLS start for Orlando City, Sarajian lined up as a left winger and opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the match. The assist came from French football star Antoine Griezmann.
It was the Armenian youngster's second goal of the current MLS season.
Despite his impressive start, Sarajian played only the first half and was substituted at halftime. During his 45 minutes on the pitch, he registered four shots, created one dangerous opportunity for his teammates and earned an impressive 7.8 SofaScore rating.
The match proved to be a thrilling contest, with the winner decided in the closing stages. In the 89th minute, Ivan Angulo scored the decisive goal to secure a 3-2 victory for Orlando City.
Antoine Griezmann was named the Man of the Match by SofaScore, receiving a perfect 10.0 rating. The French star finished the game with a goal and an assist.
Harvey Sarajian's Stats vs. Columbus Crew
- Minutes played: 45
- Goals: 1
- Shots: 4 (xG: 0.53)
- Big chances missed: 1
- Key passes: 1
- Accurate passes: 10 (77%)
- Successful dribbles: 1 of 2
- Possession lost: 4
- Duels won: 1 of 2
- Aerial duels won: 1 of 1
- SofaScore rating: 7.8
Sarajian's Second MLS Goal
Harvey Sarajian is gradually establishing himself in Orlando City's first team. The 21-year-old Armenian footballer has now made 10 MLS appearances, scoring two goals and providing one assist. The match against Columbus Crew marked his first league appearance in the club's starting lineup.
Previously, Sarajian impressed while playing for Orlando City's reserve team in MLS NEXT Pro, where he produced outstanding attacking numbers: 7 goals and 6 assists in 16 appearances.
The young Armenian winger continues to demonstrate that he can make an impact at the highest level of American club soccer.