If you thought the final match for the Major League Soccer cup would not include drama, think again.
Los Angeles Football Club defeated Philadelphia Union in penalty kicks on Saturday, but not before a series of dramatic events inside Banc of California Stadium.
After the match ended in regulation tied 2-2 for the first time in MLS history, LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was given a red card for cutting off Philadelphia Union’s Cory Burke’s path to the goal in the 110th minute. The Canadian goalkeeper broke his leg in his challenge to keep PU from scoring.
However, Philadelphia Union still managed to find goal in the 124th minute as PU centerback Jack Elliott scored his second goal of the game to give the club a 3-2 advantage.