Ramiro Enrique scored a first-half goal and that was all goalkeeper Pedro Gallese would need to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over rival Atlanta United in an Eastern Conference semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium.

The Lions dominate the key categories in the matchup, especially with a more experienced coach, but they’re 0-2 vs. Atlanta this season.

Orlando City scored in the 39th after center forward Ramiro Enrique pounced on a deflected ball inside Atlanta United’s penalty area.

Orlando City SC moved one step closer to MLS Cup as the Lions took down Atlanta United 1-0 to advance to the Eastern Conference final. The game's pivotal moment came in the 39th minute, and it was a scrappy one as Orlando City were able to react quicker than the Atlanta defense to capitalize on a sequence that ultimately won them the game.

The Nos. 1-3 seeds and the East are eliminated. The No. 4 seed Lions have only beaten No. 9 Atlanta four times in 22 total meetings. All four victories have come under coach Oscar Pareja, who took

A gallery of photos from Orlando’s Eastern Conference semifinal win over Atlanta.

Orlando City SC just carved its name into the history books. A gritty 1-0 win over Atlanta United, a team that seemed destined to steal the spotlight this season, flipped the script. The Lions not only stole the show but also snagged a golden ticket to the MLS Eastern Conference Final.

With the Eastern Conference playoff bracket thrown into a blender after Round One, fourth-seed Orlando City now have a dream path to the MLS Cup final but first must go through upset specialists Atlanta United.

Orlando City SC advances to the MLS Eastern Conference finals for the first time in club history with a 1-0 win over the Atlanta United Sunday at home in Inter&Co Stadium.