The importance of Pedro Gallese in Orlando City is confirmed in each game. It is common for the Peruvian to have one or more saves and avoid a goal against the ‘Lions’. Wednesday night was no different. The ‘Octopus’ showed off with an intervention in the penalty shootout against Nashville and the classification of the ‘Lions’ to the semifinals of the US Open Cup was completed.
The goalkeeper of the Peruvian national team denied Eric Miller the possibility of a goal, with a great reaction. It was the rival team’s seventh penalty and thus ended the series at Exploria Stadium. After the 1-1 that lasted until extra time, the definition from twelve steps ended with 6-5 in favor of Gallese’s team.
The save, as expected, caused the emotion of the thousands of fans who came to support Orlando City. At the celebration, Gallese grabbed his cell phone and recorded how the fans applauded him. “This is for everyone, for everyone”repeated the doorman, jumping for joy.
In the semifinals, Orlando City will face New York Red Bulls, still in a few weeks. The next challenge for Gallese and company will be DC United, their next rival in Major League Soccer. Said party is agreed for this Monday, July 4 at 6:00 pm (Peruvian time).
Gallese, 32, is the starting goalkeeper for the Peruvian team, with whom he played the 2018 World Cup in Russia. As for clubs, in addition to Orlando, the athlete has been part of San Martín, Juan Aurich, Veracruz and Alianza Lima.