CHARLOTTE — Kristijan Kahlina made two saves in a 3-1 shootout after the teams played to a scoreless draw in regulation, and Charlotte beat Orlando for its first-ever MLS Cup playoff win, The Associated Press reported.
KAHLINA SAVES! THAT'S THE BALLGAME!
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) November 2, 2024
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Charlotte stayed alive in the best-of-three series with Orlando, which will host Match 3 on Nov. 9 for a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
In dramatic fashion, it’s Charlotte FC for the win in a shootout.
— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) November 2, 2024
Match 3 it is. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/eoKy4897o3
Kahlina dove to his left to deny Nicolás Lodeiro on Orlando’s first attempt, and Patrick Agyemang scored for Charlotte for a 1-0 edge. Robin Jansson sailed it over the crossbar on Orlando’s second PK, and Karol Swiderski rolled it into the bottom corner for a two-goal advantage.
Kahlina ended it with a save of Duncan McGuire’s shot in front of an announced crowd of 40,238.
In dramatic fashion, it’s Charlotte FC for the win in a shootout.
— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) November 2, 2024
Match 3 it is. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/eoKy4897o3
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