MLS side Orlando City have paid a moving tribute to victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in the city last weekend.
49 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a man entered the club last Sunday and opened fire on the revellers, in what has been described as the deadliest attack on American soil since 9/11.
And in their first home league match since the atrocity, Orlando City pulled out all the stops to make sure the victims were honoured in the appropriate fashion.
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The club's usual corner flags sported rainbow flags associated with the LGBT movement in a show of solidarity with the community, whilst 49 multi-coloured balloons were tied to seats before kick-off.
Then, as the match entered the 49th minute of play, players on the pitch and fans inside the stadium paused in a moving minute of silence:
The match with San Jose finished 2-2, but I think everyone will agree that this game was about more than three points.
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Well played, Orlando City!
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