New York City FC will have to wait to punch their ticket to the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

After playing to a scoreless draw through the 90-minute Game 2 match on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, NYCFC fell to Charlotte FC 7-6 in a penalty-spot shootout. Nathan Byrne scored the winning goal in the shootout, while City’s final attempt — a shot by Agustín Ojeda — was turned away.

City will have to go back to Charlotte and pull off just the franchise’s second win there in order to advance to the second round.

NYCFC’s story for much of the match was repeated missed opportunities. In the first half, they held a 61-39 advantage in possession percentage and a 5-1 edge in corner kicks.

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina (1) dives to save a shot by New York City forward A

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