What a heart-stopping finale in game three of the MLS round of 16 between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC for Hannes Wolf! The Austrian’s team ultimately prevailed 6-5 on penalties and moved into the quarter-finals.
The series was 1-1 after the first two games, so a playoff was needed and this offers drama until the end.
In a physical game, the home team from Cininnati are the better team and have a few chances, but cannot take advantage of them.
Young Slovenian becomes winner
So it goes straight into the penalty shootout, which Hannes Wolf watches from the bench. He is substituted after 75 minutes. In the end it takes a whopping 18 attempts before the team from the “Big Apple” can win the game.
The 19-year-old Slovenian U21 team player Mitja Ilenic made himself the hero by sinking the decisive attempt. In the quarterfinals there will be a derby between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls.
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