Chattanooga draws with Orlando City B, wins shootout

Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) edged out Orlando City B 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation on Saturday. The win keeps CFC atop the Eastern Conference standings.

Ouamri Strikes Early

Mehdi Ouamri wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, netting his second goal of the season in just the third minute. Jesus Ibarra found Ouamri with a perfectly-weighted through ball, and the striker slotted it past Orlando City B goalkeeper Javier Otero.

Late Equalizer Keeps Orlando City B in the Game

Orlando City B refused to go down without a fight. Shakur Mohammed equalized for the visitors just before halftime, getting the ball over the line after a chaotic scramble in the CFC penalty area.

Penalty Perfection Secures Victory

The second half failed to produce a winner, sending the match into a penalty shootout. CFC displayed nerves of steel, converting all five spot-kicks to secure the victory and the crucial extra point.