Watch highlights from Sporting KC’s penalty-kick shootout win over San Jose
Goalkeeper Tim Melia played hero for Sporting Kansas City in Sunday’s MLS playoff game against San Jose.
After the teams were tied 3-3 following 120 minutes of play, Melia stoned the Earthquakes three times in a penalty-kick shootout as Sporting made all three of their attempts.
It was an amazing display by Melia and insured Sporting advanced in the postseason.
Roger Espinoza got things started with a beautiful goal off a corner kick in the fourth minute:
After San Jose scored twice and took a 2-1 halftime lead, Illie Sanchez tied the game with a goal in the 47th minute:
Gianluca Busio appeared to score the game-winner in stoppage time (Khiry Shelton’s assist was perfect):
Here was Melia’s final stop in penalty kicks:
Here is the entire penalty-kick shootout, which ended after just three rounds:
This story was originally published November 22, 2020 at 6:55 PM.
