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Locomotive advance in playoffs with overtime win over Tulsa

The El Paso Locomotive struggled to a regulation draw with Tulsa FC but pulled out a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout phase. Securing its ticket to the western conference semifinal Saturday night with the win, El Paso dominated the action most of the game but had putting the ball in the net with many missed opportunities to score.

With a possession percentage of 53%, the Locomotive had 26 total shots, 10 on target, 13 off target, and three blocked attempts by the Tulsa goalkeeper Sean Lewis.

The action started at the 18th minute of the game when the captain and center back Yuma floated the ball to the Tulsa center back zone.