NEW YORK (AP) — Cristian Carina saves Agustín Ojeda’s penalty in the 8th round penalty shootout to secure victory After both teams played to a scoreless draw in regulation on Saturday, Charlotte forced its way into the tournament with a 7-6 win in Game 3 against New York City FC.
Charlotte hosts New York CFC on Friday with a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals on the line.
New York City took the lead by converting the first three penalties, but Julián Fernandes went wide on the fourth. After Ashley Westwood’s shot deflected wide to Matt Freese in the second round, Charlotte converted its final six attempts.
Charlotte defender Nathan Byrne calmly fired a shot up the middle for Charlotte’s final penalty goal.
Charlotte ended its losing streak at Yankee Stadium at two.
Karina, the Defensive Goalie of the Year, also earned a penalty in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between Charlotte and Orlando last year, forcing a deciding game.
New York City won the first game of the best-of-three series 1-0 on Tuesday.
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