(Montreal) We must not kidding, CF Montreal is not a powerhouse on the circuit. However, what he proved Wednesday night against Nashville SC is that with the right game plan, he can stand up to the biggest.
A net from Bryce Duke in the first half was enough to allow the Impact to win 1-0 at Stade Saputo in another inspired performance in front of Montreal fans.
Thus, the Bleu-blanc-noir extended its series of shutouts – and incidentally of victories – to six in MLS at home. Moreover, only the Kansas City Wizards managed, in 2000, to do such a feat in the Garber circuit. These streaks can even be pushed to eight if we include the Canadian Championship. To say that the club are intractable at home is almost an understatement.
What’s more, the Montrealers have taken the measure of one of the best teams on the circuit. The Country Music City team is a bit like Morgan Wallen and continues to top the charts. She had not been defeated in her last 10 games, and now the CFM has put an end to this series of invincibility.
Stars on the pitch and in the stands
The starting XI proposed by Hernán Losada looked quite concretely like a finished product. It must be said that the 10-day break was beneficial, because the efforts were there, as was the cohesion.
For a long time the Argentinian driver tried to find an effective formula, especially in front. What the trio of Duke, Sunusi Ibrahim and Mason Toye offered was interesting. When attack and defense contribute to success, the team does well.
This is what Pierre-Luc Dubois, Winnipeg Jets forward, said during the half-time present to see his favorite sport. “They were compact and made good use of the corridors,” said Dubois to The Press in remarks that prove his knowledge on the subject.
Present with Montreal Canadiens defender David Savard, the two were very popular and took several shots with a bunch of happy fellows.
A successful evening all round. A success on the lawn and in the stands.