North Texas SC progressed after a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United FC 2, winning the penalty shootout 5-4 in MLS Next Pro. The scoreline stayed level through ninety minutes.
Philip Tarnue put Minnesota ahead in the 27th minute. Ricky Louis replied for North Texas in the 45th, and the sides went in level. Six yellow cards were shown across the match, but no further goals.
Minnesota controlled the ball with 61% possession and had 16 shots to North Texas's 10, yet North Texas put five on target to Minnesota's three. The expected goals read 1.83 for Minnesota and 1.45 for North Texas, but the shootout favoured the home side.
