Charlotte, N.C. - After ending the game tied, 2-2, the Charlotte 49ers (14-4-2) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament over Georgia State (11-6-3), 3-0, in a penalty kick shootout.
"I couldn't be more proud of the boys," said Charlotte 49ers head coach Kevin Langan. "They put their bodies on the line tonight. It was a rollercoaster of a game. We just found a way to win, which is what you need to do in tournament soccer. This group has amazing heart and amazing character."
Charlotte got off to a quick start in the opening minutes of the match, with Dean Rutherford finding the score sheet in the ninth minute to put the 49ers up 1-0.