The MLS Cup Playoffs continue this evening with as Charlotte hosted Orlando City, and Colorado take on the Galaxy in the second game of their respective series.
Here is what has gone down so far.
Charlotte 0-0 Orlando City (Charlotte win on penalties)
Kristijan Kahlina was the hero in the penalty shootout, making two huge saves as Charlotte forced a third game in the series after spot-kicks.
The onus was on Charlotte to draw level in the series after defeat in Orlando last week, and they were on the front-foot from the first whistle.
While they had the lion’s share of scoring chances, they were undone by some heroic defending, and superb goalkeeping from Pedro Gallese.
Facundo Torres appeared to win it for Orlando in the fifth minute of stoppage time when he found the back of the net amid stunned silence around Bank of America Stadium, but the linesman’s flag spared Charlotte’s blushes just before the affair went to penalties.
After misses from Nico Lodeiro and Robin Jansson, Charlotte took their spot-kicks with aplomb, and forced a third and decisive game in Orlando.
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