“Daniel Ríos opens the scoring for Montréal after a string of missed chances from both sides”
“Tom Barlow levels for Cincinnati after good build-up from Gerardo Valenzuela”
Pivotal“Prince Owusu converts from the penalty spot to put Montréal back in front after Roman Celentano's foul”
Pivotal“Prince Owusu doubles his tally, assisted by Daniel Ríos, to make it 3-1 and effectively end the contest”
Pivotal
CF Montréal
Cincinnati
Outstanding performance
CF Montréal•AttackerCincinnati controlled the ball and territory for long stretches, racking up 62 dangerous attacks to Montréal's 19 and dominating possession 55-45, but they simply couldn't turn that control into a result. Montréal, clinical when it mattered, struck first through Daniel Ríos and then weathered Tom Barlow's equalizer before Prince Owusu took over, converting a penalty and then adding a third just three minutes later to blow the game open. The result stings for Cincinnati, who missed three big chances and were made to pay for their profligacy despite outshooting their hosts 18-15. For Montréal, this is a huge statement win given the title-race context, showing they can win efficiently even while being outplayed for large periods.
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Brian Anunga takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Frankie Amaya comes on for Prince Owusu.
Dawid Bugaj takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Brian Anunga Tah is substituted off for Samuel Gidi.
Alvas Powell is on, and Nick Hagglund is off.
Teenage HadebeYellow CardTeenage Hadebe receives a yellow card.
Luca Petrasso takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Prince Owusu with his left foot is saved.
Tom Barlow takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
On Kristian Fletcher, off Bryan Ramirez.
Kyle Smith replaces Obinna Nwobodo.
Prince OwusuShot on goal! Prince Owusu takes a left-footed shot and scores.
assist: Daniel Ríos
Goal! Prince Owusu scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Daniel Armando Rios Calderon.
Tom Barlow takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Prince OwusuShot by Prince Owusu with his left foot, and it's a goal!
Goal in the penalty shootout! Prince Owusu scores, making it 2-1.
Roman CelentanoYellow CardRoman Celentano receives a yellow card.
Kenji Mboma takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Fabian Herbers takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Goal! Tom Barlow scores to level the match at 1-1, assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela.
Tom BarlowTom Barlow takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Corner awarded.
Gerardo Valenzuela takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kenji Mboma takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
David Doudera is on, and Ayoub Jabbari is off.
Corner awarded.
Kenji Mboma takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Dawid Bugaj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Bryan Ramirez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Fabian HerbersYellow CardYellow card issued to Fabian Herbers.
Daniel Armando Rios Calderon takes a right-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Daniel Armando Rios Calderon takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Shot - Ayoub Jabbari Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Victor Loturi takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Bryan Ramirez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Evander da Silva Ferreira takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Ayoub Jabbari takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Prince Owusu takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Matthew Longstaff receives a yellow card.
Tom Barlow takes a shot with another body part, but it misses the target.
Daniel RíosShot by Daniel Armando Rios Calderon with his left foot results in a goal.
Goal! Daniel Armando Rios Calderon scores to make it 1-0.
Gerardo Valenzuela takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Victor Loturi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Tom Barlow takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Fabian Herbers takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Luca Petrasso takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Teenage Hadebe attempts a header but misses the shot.
Fabian Herbers comes on for Brayan Ceballos.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Ismail Elfath.
CF Montréal try to snap a five-game losing streak and nine-match home winless run when FC Cincinnati roll into Stade Saputo chasing a second road win. Cincinnati hold a commanding recent edge in this series, including a wild 4-3 win back in March, but both sides arrive banged up and out of rhythm.
