November 22, 2021
Penalty kicks are said to be the cruelest way to decide a match...
However on November 21, 2020 - the word ‘cruelty’ doesn’t begin to describe the drama of a shootout between Orlando City SC and New York City FC. Discover the stories behind one of the most infamous playoff matches in MLS History, that included a perfect storm of rule technicalities, combined with the pressure of a knock-out playoff match, and the twists and turns of a sudden death shootout.
The drama of this match also extends to hotly debated topics across the world, including the use of VAR and goalkeeper positioning on penalty kicks, two items that are continuously evolving over time.
Ultimately this type of pressure and drama are what makes the game so entertaining ...
By Major League Soccer
