Charlotte FC advanced in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Orlando City after a 0-0 draw on Friday at Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte controlled much of the first half, with Liel Abada missing wide in the 9′ before Adilson Malanda struck the right post in the 17′. Moments later, Patrick Agyemang's header in the 23′ was saved, keeping the match scoreless. Robin Jansson received a yellow card for Orlando in the 35′, and Kerwin Vargas forced another save from Pedro Gallese in the 43′. Abada was booked in the 45′ as the half ended goalless.
The second half saw continued pressure from both sides, with Agyemang's header saved again in the 49′. Iván Angulo forced a save from Kristijan Kahlina in the 83′, and Rodrigo Schlegel was cautioned in the 90+2′. In stoppage time, Duncan McGuire's effort was blocked in the 90+9′, and Orlando earned a corner in the 90+11′.
In the penalty shootout, Patrick Agyemang, Karol Swiderski, and Ashley Westwood converted for Charlotte, while Kahlina saved attempts from Nicolás Lodeiro and Duncan McGuire. Luis Muriel scored Orlando's only penalty, with Robin Jansson's attempt missing the target.
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