That set the stage for PKs, where Charlotte scored all five of their attempts and a viral social media moment ensued when Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher’s Panenka-style shot was easily saved by goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega.
Holding a 5-3 edge from the penalty spot, Charlotte took the victory before 52,673 fans as Chelsea continue preseason preparations for the 2022-23 EPL campaign.
“We can say that Chelsea maybe are in the second week of preseason, but I can tell you that players of that quality, it is difficult to play against them. It doesn’t matter,” Charlotte interim head coach Christian Lattanzio said postgame. “They couldn’t play the football so fluidly because I think our guys were determined to work hard and to press the whole game. I’m very proud for the way we played. And then after, even getting the win, it was the cherry on the cake.”
