Charlotte FC prevails in penalties over NYCFC, forces decider

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Visitors Charlotte FC prolonged their season with a Game 2 win over New York City FC on penalties after a scoreless draw in regulation time.

Each team misfired once in the first seven penalty attempts. Charlotte's Nathan Byrne converted on his side's eighth attempt, putting the pressure on NYCFC substitute Agustin Ojeda. Ojeda's attempt, headed for the bottom right co