“Carles Gil stepped up and converted from the penalty spot to give New England the lead, capitalising on a foul in the box after Will Sands had already threatened moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Dor Turgeman doubled New England's advantage with a left-footed finish assisted by Peyton Miller, seemingly putting the Revolution in total control just before the break.”
Pivotal“Brayan Vera pulled one back for Montréal just seven minutes into the second half, with the hosts immediately pressing after Olger Escobar's introduction at the interval signalling a tactical shift.”
Pivotal“Prince Owusu completed a stunning comeback for Montréal, levelling at 2-2 from a corner situation after sustained pressure, completing a seven-minute turnaround that left New England stunned.”
Pivotal
CF Montréal
New England
Outstanding performance
New England•MidfielderNew England came into Stade Saputo with intent and spent the first half demonstrating exactly why they sit among the Eastern Conference's title contenders, controlling possession at 54% and carving out four big chances to Montréal's one. Carles Gil set the tone from the penalty spot in the 30th minute before Dor Turgeman doubled the lead six minutes later with a composed finish assisted by Peyton Miller, leaving the hosts staring down an embarrassing home defeat. The half-time interval proved crucial for Montréal head coach, whose tactical reshuffle — highlighted by the introduction of Olger Escobar at the break — completely altered the dynamic. Brayan Vera pulled one back in the 52nd minute, and then Prince Owusu levelled in the 59th after sustained Montréal pressure from a corner routine, completing a stunning seven-minute turnaround that left New England's superior shot numbers — 21 to 15 — ultimately meaningless. The Revolution's wastefulness in front of goal, missing two of their four big chances, proved their undoing as Montréal's greater accuracy on target, eight efforts to New England's five, told the truer story of the contest's second half.
How entertaining was this match?
Brayan Vera takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Jackson Yueill replaces Alhassan Yusuf.
Griffin Yow is on, and Peyton Miller is off.
Samuel Piette is substituted off for Gennadiy Synchuk.
Brandan Craig comes on for Victor Loturi.
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Cody Baker takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Wilson Harris attempts a header but misses the shot.
Wilson Harris is substituted for Dor Turgeman.
Cody Baker comes on for Matt Polster.
Luca Langoni takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Fabian Herbers comes on for Daniel Armando Rios Calderon.
Dor Turgeman takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Luca Langoni attempts a header but misses the shot.
Dor Turgeman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Prince OwusuShot! Prince Owusu scores with a header.
assist: Luca Petrasso
Goal! The score is now 2-2.
Corner awarded.
Prince Owusu takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Gennadiy Synchuk's left-footed shot is blocked.
Luca Langoni comes on for Marcos Zambrano.
Marcos Zambrano takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Brayan VeraBrayan Vera scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Efraín Morales
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
Olger Escobar replaces Matthew Longstaff.
Dor Turgeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 0-2.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Dor Turgeman's right-footed shot is blocked.
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Sébastian BrezaYellow CardYellow card issued to Sebastian Breza.
Dor TurgemanDor Turgeman scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Peyton Miller
Goal! Dor Turgeman scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Peyton Miller.
Dor Turgeman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Victor Loturi takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores, making it 0-1.
Alhassan Yusuf takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores, making it 0-1.
Will Sands takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Shot by Prince Owusu with his left foot, but it misses the target.
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Shot by Prince Owusu with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Brayan Vera takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Brooklyn Raines takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Jair Antonio Maruffo.
