A Pablo Dyego goal in the 68th-minute earned an away point for San Francisco and more importantly a playoff semifinal at Kezar Stadium.

The game proved to be a well-contested affair with the Deltas hoping to achieve a home playoff game and North Carolina attempting to secure their place in the playoffs.

“During the 90 minutes, our team always looked to win the game,” said SF Deltas head coach Marc Dos Santos. The first minutes were very competitive, and both teams went at each other.”

The Deltas had a few opportunities early, but NCFC struck first when Austin Da Luz connects on a cross to the far post from Andre Fortune to take the lead in the 30th minute.

San Francisco responded with several chances in the second half and finally found the back of the net in the 68th minute when a Dagoberto corner kick ended up on the ground in front of the goal. Renier Ferriera’s shot from close range was stopped by North Carolina keeper Macklin Robinson. The rebound, however, found the head of Pablo Dyego who tied the match.

Deltas keeper Romuald Peiser made an excellent save in the 72nd minute on Andre Fortune to preserve the draw.

“After conceding the first goal, we reacted well. We got the equalizer and were very close to winning the game. I’m proud of the mentality of our guys and what we have done on the road this season,” Dos Santos explained.

San Francisco finished with seven wins, eight draws, and only one loss on the road during their inaugural campaign.

The result ensured the Deltas a home playoff date at Kezar Stadium on Nov. 5th in San Francisco. Kickoff will be 5 pm. It is not clear who they will play against as North Carolina, the New York Cosmos and Jacksonville Armada are jockeying for the final two playoff spots.

The Deltas will play their final regular game of the season at 5 pm on Saturday, October 28th at Kezar Stadium. The team announced that all tickets for the game will only be five dollars and they will be giving away free San Francisco Deltas merchandise starting at 3 pm.