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Detroit City FC falls to Midland-Odessa FC 4-2 on penalty kicks

Detroit City FC forward Roddy Green hangs his head dejectedly after Le Rouge lost to Midland-Odessa FC 4-2 on penalty kicks in the NPSL national semifinal  Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
Detroit City FC forward Roddy Green hangs his head dejectedly after Le Rouge lost to Midland-Odessa FC 4-2 on penalty kicks in the NPSL national semifinal Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña can't stop the ball from Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Alvaro Rubio (14) from getting past him during penalty kicks.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña can't stop the ball from Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Alvaro Rubio (14) from getting past him during penalty kicks.
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Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Elliott Bentley (3), left foreground, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick against Detroit City FC during penalty kicks of an NPSL national semifinal, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Midland-Odessa defeated Detroit City 4-2 after a scoreless tie ion regulation.
Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Elliott Bentley (3), left foreground, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick against Detroit City FC during penalty kicks of an NPSL national semifinal, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Midland-Odessa defeated Detroit City 4-2 after a scoreless tie ion regulation.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña (0), bottom, is consoled by Detroit FC assistant coach Bret Mollon after losing to Midland-Odessa FC in penalty kicks.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña (0), bottom, is consoled by Detroit FC assistant coach Bret Mollon after losing to Midland-Odessa FC in penalty kicks.
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Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Henrik Muller and teammates celebrate their victory over Detroit City FC, 4-2 in penalty kicks.
Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Henrik Muller and teammates celebrate their victory over Detroit City FC, 4-2 in penalty kicks.
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Detroit City FC midfielder David Edwardson, top, can not deflect the ball towards the net as he is guarded by Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Alvaro Rubio (14) during the second half.
Detroit City FC midfielder David Edwardson, top, can not deflect the ball towards the net as he is guarded by Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Alvaro Rubio (14) during the second half.
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Detroit City FC fans march to Keyworth Stadium along Jacob Street in Hamtramck before the start of of an NPSL national semifinal against Midland-Odessa FC.
Detroit City FC fans march to Keyworth Stadium along Jacob Street in Hamtramck before the start of of an NPSL national semifinal against Midland-Odessa FC.
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Detroit City FC fans march to Keyworth Stadium along Jacob Street in Hamtramck before the start of of an NPSL national semifinal against Midland-Odessa FC.
Detroit City FC fans march to Keyworth Stadium along Jacob Street in Hamtramck before the start of of an NPSL national semifinal against Midland-Odessa FC.
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Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson (9), left, stretches with teammates before the game.
Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson (9), left, stretches with teammates before the game.
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Detroit City FC midfielder Bakie Goodman (13), right, tries to get past Midland-Odessa FC midfielder Andrew Moullin (2) during the first half.
Detroit City FC midfielder Bakie Goodman (13), right, tries to get past Midland-Odessa FC midfielder Andrew Moullin (2) during the first half.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña (0), right, knocks a pass away from Midland-Odessa FC midfielder Darius Strambler (7) during the first half.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña (0), right, knocks a pass away from Midland-Odessa FC midfielder Darius Strambler (7) during the first half.
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Detroit City FC fans watch the game both sitting and standing in sold-out Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
Detroit City FC fans watch the game both sitting and standing in sold-out Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña (0) does a pull-up on his goal post after a shot attempt by Midland-Odessa FC went high during the first half.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Fernando Piña (0) does a pull-up on his goal post after a shot attempt by Midland-Odessa FC went high during the first half.
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Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson
Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson
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Detroit City FC Northern Guard fans cheer on their team as they play Midland-Odessa FC in the NPSL national semifinal.
Detroit City FC Northern Guard fans cheer on their team as they play Midland-Odessa FC in the NPSL national semifinal.
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Detroit City FC Northern Guard fans cheer on their team, including through a smoke bomb delay, as they play Midland-Odessa FC.
Detroit City FC Northern Guard fans cheer on their team, including through a smoke bomb delay, as they play Midland-Odessa FC.
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Midland-Odessa FC goalkeeper Braulio Linares-Ortiz (1) celebrates by throwing the ball into the air after he blocked the shot of Detroit City FC forward Roddy Green (19) during penalty kicks.
Midland-Odessa FC goalkeeper Braulio Linares-Ortiz (1) celebrates by throwing the ball into the air after he blocked the shot of Detroit City FC forward Roddy Green (19) during penalty kicks.
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Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Elliott Bentley (3), left foreground, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick.
Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Elliott Bentley (3), left foreground, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick.
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Midland-Odessa FC celebrate their victory over Detroit City FC.
Midland-Odessa FC celebrate their victory over Detroit City FC.
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Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Elliott Bentley (3), top, celebrtates with a teammate after a 4-2 victory on penalty kicks.
Midland-Odessa FC defenseman Elliott Bentley (3), top, celebrtates with a teammate after a 4-2 victory on penalty kicks.
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