Paul Izzo was the hero for Melbourne Victory on Sunday night.Credit:Getty Images
With the sides still locked together at 1-1 after 120 minutes,Izzo saved three City penalties from five attempts,and then converted one of his own to put his club into a semi-final against Wellington Phoenix in Wellington next Saturday.
Izzo,who also saved a penalty in the first half,was hoisted onto the shoulders of captain Roderick Miranda after his last penalty save ended the shootout 3-2.
“He was our hero,” Miranda told Channel 10 post-match.
The Victory had plenty of the ball in the opening stages but City were a constant threat on the counter-attack.
Victory skipper Roderick Miranda celebrates a clutch penalty.Credit:Getty Images