CF Montreal’s matches against Mexican clubs never disappoint. They have that little extra flavor. We can definitely classify this match between the Impact and the Pumas UNAM in the Coupe des Ligues in this category.
While the Bleu-blanc-noir was easily heading for a 2-0 victory, the Mexicans scored two goals in the last minutes of play and forced the shots on goal. It should be remembered that in this competition between the clubs of the MLS and the LigaMX there is no draw verdict.
Finally, the CFM prevailed during the penalty session and triumphed 2-2 (4-2 on ta b), Saturday night at the Saputo stadium. Jonathan Sirois helped his side by repelling a shot and Lassi Lappalainen scored the winning goal.
For those who see the glass half empty will say that the Montrealers lost a precious point in this group phase by not winning in regulation time. For those who see it half full, Hernán Losada’s men were able to get a bonus point considering the result. Montreal takes the lead of its group with two points and the Pumas are behind with only one.
The Impact’s other group stage game will be played on Wednesday at home against DC United.
On a frame of trumpet and drums, the open game on both sides turned into a disjointed game then into a rififi at the end of the meeting. During the match, during the penalty session and even after the match, the players of both clubs had clashes.