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Eight-Goal Thriller: Orange County SC and Birmingham Legion Share the Spoils

Championship Stadium in Irvine was the stage for pure chaos and entertainment on August 30th, as Orange County Soccer Club and Birmingham Legion FC battled to a breathtaking 4-4 draw in USL Championship play.

From the opening whistle, it was clear neither side came to sit back. Orange County pressed high, feeding off the home crowd’s energy, while Birmingham looked lethal on the counterattack. The visitors struck first, but OCSC quickly responded, with both teams trading goals in rapid succession. By halftime, the scoreboard already read 2-2, setting the tone for what would become a rollercoaster second half.

Orange County looked to have seized control after pulling ahead twice more, showcasing sharp attacking movement and relentless pressure. But Birmingham refused to fold, punishing defensive lapses to claw their way back each time. In the final 10 minutes, the match descended into end-to-end drama, with both sides nearly finding a late winner.

Photo Credit: Matheus Mesquita

The whistle blew with the score locked at 4-4, leaving fans gasping at one of the most thrilling contests of the season. While coaches will undoubtedly lament the defensive breakdowns, the neutral supporters at Championship Stadium witnessed a classic—an eight-goal spectacle where neither team blinked until the very end.

Photo Credit: Matheus Mesquita

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