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Orlando City playoff win featured many heroes

Orlando City’s thrilling penalty kick shootout victory over New York City FC on Saturday was filled with so many highlights, it was difficult to recall every detail.

⋅ After appearing to win the match with a save on the Pigeons’ fifth penalty kick, goalkeeper Pedro Gallese was ejected with his second yellow card of the match after VAR ruled he had committed encroachment.

⋅ Backup keeper Brian Rowe was temporarily allowed to substitute onto the field before the referees recalled him due to a rule against substitutions during a shootout.

MLS Playoffs Orlando City vs. New York City FC
Orlando goalkeeper Rodgrigo Schlegel leaps to make a crucial athletic save from a penalty kick in overtime during the New York City FC at Orlando City Soccer MLS Playoff game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, November 21, 2020.