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Penalty Shootout Decides Thrilling Match at Yankee Stadium
Bronx, New York – An electrifying match at Yankee Stadium between New York City FC and Charlotte concluded in a dramatic penalty shootout, following a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time. Possession favored the home team, with 54%, generating 16 total shots, 5 of which were on target. Charlotte, for its part, stood firm with 46% possession and 8 shots, 3 of them on goal.
The match, corresponding to the Round of 16 of Major League Soccer, was marked by intensity, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams (16 by New York City FC and 13 by Charlotte) and the five yellow cards shown by referee Rubiel Vazquez (two for the home team and three for the visitors).
The penalty shootout was a true test of nerves. After a long sequence, where both teams scored and missed, New York City FC finally prevailed, qualifying for the next round in a match that will be remembered for its drama and emotion until the last moment.
Substitutions new york city fc: at minute 67 M. Moralez came in and A. Ojeda went out., at minute 67 K. O’Toole came in and H. Wolf went out., at minute 82 N. Mercau came in and J. Fernandez went out.
Substitutions charlotte: at minute 75 B. Bronico came in and A. Goodwin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
New York City FC
Charlotte
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