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Hamilton Spectator
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
CF Montreal blows two-goal lead, settles for 2-2 MLS draw with LAFC
MONTREAL - Los Angeles FC overcame a two-goal deficit in the first half and salvaged a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw against CF Montreal on Saturday night at Stade Saputo. Mark Delgado and Olivier Giroud accounted for Los Angeles' (6-4-5) goals on the night, helping the visiting side run their unbeaten streak to eight games in the process. They also remain undefeated against Montreal in three career outings against their Eastern Conference opponent. Forwards Giacomo Vrioni and Prince Owusu scored opening half tallies for Montreal (1-9-5), which saw its winless streak extend to seven games on home turf. Montreal's woes continued on this rain-soaked night. The club was coming off a 6-1 shellacking at the hands of rival Toronto FC last Saturday and a 1-0 defeat in Hamilton to Forge FC of the inferior Canadian Premier League in the Canadian Championship on Tuesday. The team's season-long struggles even resulted in the team's supporters, known as the Ultras, to leave the bottom half of its habitual section behind the south-side net empty in a sign of frustration. The group also unfurled a banner that read in French: 'Management and coaches, you bring shame to the supporters.' Montreal controlled play early and were rewarded with the game's opening goal in just the fifth minute of action. After Prince Owusu's shot was initially blocked by Los Angeles defender Eddie Segura, the ball came directly to fellow forward Vrioni. The Italian striker then outmuscled L.A.'s Sergi Palencia before depositing his shot to the left of an outstretched Hugo Lloris. Montreal doubled its lead in the 22nd minute. LAFC's Denis Bouanga took down Montreal defender Dawid Bugaj in the box, resulting in a penalty being awarded to CF Montreal. Owusu made no mistake, using a quick stutter-step fake to elude Lloris before burying his shot to the goalkeeper's left. It was Owusu's team-leading fourth goal of the season. It marked the first time Montreal had led by two goals in a game this season. Moments later, Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois preserved the team's two-goal lead with a highlight-reel save. The Lasalle, Que., native dove to his right to stop Bouanga, who leads LAFC with seven goals this season. Los Angeles would got one back, however, before halftime, courtesy of midfielder Delgado. Montreal had multiple opportunities to add to its lead in the second half, none better than a 72nd-minute drive on net from defender Tom Pearce, which Lloris just got a piece of to direct high above his net. The home team's lack of execution came back to bite them moments later. French international Giroud, who entered the game as a substitute in the 72nd minute, scored with a left footed-shot from the centre of the box that beat Sirois to the bottom right corner. It was only Giroud's second goal with Los Angeles since the 38-year-old joined the team as a designated player last May. With the draw, Montreal remains at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings. Only the winless L.A. Galaxy have a worse record than CF Montreal. UP NEXT Montreal: Visit Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF on Wednesday. Los Angeles FC: Host Mexican side Club America on Saturday in a one-game play-in match to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
CF Montreal blows two-goal lead, settles for 2-2 MLS draw with LAFC
MONTREAL – Los Angeles FC overcame a two-goal deficit in the first half and salvaged a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw against CF Montreal on Saturday night at Stade Saputo. Mark Delgado and Olivier Giroud accounted for Los Angeles' (6-4-5) goals on the night, helping the visiting side run their unbeaten streak to eight games in the process. They also remain undefeated against Montreal in three career outings against their Eastern Conference opponent. Forwards Giacomo Vrioni and Prince Owusu scored opening half tallies for Montreal (1-9-5), which saw its winless streak extend to seven games on home turf. Montreal's woes continued on this rain-soaked night. The club was coming off a 6-1 shellacking at the hands of rival Toronto FC last Saturday and a 1-0 defeat in Hamilton to Forge FC of the inferior Canadian Premier League in the Canadian Championship on Tuesday. The team's season-long struggles even resulted in the team's supporters, known as the Ultras, to leave the bottom half of its habitual section behind the south-side net empty in a sign of frustration. The group also unfurled a banner that read in French: 'Management and coaches, you bring shame to the supporters.' Montreal controlled play early and were rewarded with the game's opening goal in just the fifth minute of action. After Prince Owusu's shot was initially blocked by Los Angeles defender Eddie Segura, the ball came directly to fellow forward Vrioni. The Italian striker then outmuscled L.A.'s Sergi Palencia before depositing his shot to the left of an outstretched Hugo Lloris. Montreal doubled its lead in the 22nd minute. LAFC's Denis Bouanga took down Montreal defender Dawid Bugaj in the box, resulting in a penalty being awarded to CF Montreal. Owusu made no mistake, using a quick stutter-step fake to elude Lloris before burying his shot to the goalkeeper's left. It was Owusu's team-leading fourth goal of the season. It marked the first time Montreal had led by two goals in a game this season. Moments later, Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois preserved the team's two-goal lead with a highlight-reel save. The Lasalle, Que., native dove to his right to stop Bouanga, who leads LAFC with seven goals this season. Los Angeles would got one back, however, before halftime, courtesy of midfielder Delgado. Montreal had multiple opportunities to add to its lead in the second half, none better than a 72nd-minute drive on net from defender Tom Pearce, which Lloris just got a piece of to direct high above his net. The home team's lack of execution came back to bite them moments later. French international Giroud, who entered the game as a substitute in the 72nd minute, scored with a left footed-shot from the centre of the box that beat Sirois to the bottom right corner. It was only Giroud's second goal with Los Angeles since the 38-year-old joined the team as a designated player last May. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. With the draw, Montreal remains at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings. Only the winless L.A. Galaxy have a worse record than CF Montreal. UP NEXT Montreal: Visit Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF on Wednesday. Los Angeles FC: Host Mexican side Club America on Saturday in a one-game play-in match to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Russell-Rowe's goal pushes Columbus Crew to 1-1 draw against feisty CF Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal leveled the match at a goal apiece and Columbus fought off potential defeat playing to a 1-1 draw against CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Russell-Rowe scored his fifth goal of the season at the 63rd minute when he took advantage of an open goal with Montreal keeper Jonathan Sirois out of position outside the box after he failed to clear a Russell-Rowe ball. Russell-Rowe just missed the game winner at the 82nd minute when Sirois denied him with a diving save keeping the game tied. Luca Petrasso put Montreal ahead at the 29th minute when he took a back-heel pass from Prince Owusu and fired a clean, left-footed shot from the left side of the box. Owusu's assist was even more impressive factoring that he slipped near the middle of the box. Owusu recovered and took the center from Fabian Herbers to set up Petrasso. Columbus (7-1-5) entered Wednesday's match tied atop the Eastern Conference standings with FC Cincinnati with 25 points. Cincinnati's 1-0 win sent it to the lead in the east with 28 points now two points ahead of the Crew. Montreal (1-8-5) sought its second straight win. ___ AP soccer:
San Francisco Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Russell-Rowe's goal pushes Columbus Crew to 1-1 draw against feisty CF Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal leveled the match at a goal apiece and Columbus fought off potential defeat playing to a 1-1 draw against CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Russell-Rowe scored his fifth goal of the season at the 63rd minute when he took advantage of an open goal with Montreal keeper Jonathan Sirois out of position outside the box after he failed to clear a Russell-Rowe ball. Russell-Rowe just missed the game winner at the 82nd minute when Sirois denied him with a diving save keeping the game tied. Luca Petrasso put Montreal ahead at the 29th minute when he took a back-heel pass from Prince Owusu and fired a clean, left-footed shot from the left side of the box. Owusu's assist was even more impressive factoring that he slipped near the middle of the box. Owusu recovered and took the center from Fabian Herbers to set up Petrasso. Columbus (7-1-5) entered Wednesday's match tied atop the Eastern Conference standings with FC Cincinnati with 25 points. Cincinnati's 1-0 win sent it to the lead in the east with 28 points now two points ahead of the Crew. ___
Fox Sports
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Russell-Rowe's goal pushes Columbus Crew to 1-1 draw against feisty CF Montreal
Associated Press MONTREAL (AP) — Jacen Russell-Rowe's goal leveled the match at a goal apiece and Columbus fought off potential defeat playing to a 1-1 draw against CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Russell-Rowe scored his fifth goal of the season at the 63rd minute when he took advantage of an open goal with Montreal keeper Jonathan Sirois out of position outside the box after he failed to clear a Russell-Rowe ball. Russell-Rowe just missed the game winner at the 82nd minute when Sirois denied him with a diving save keeping the game tied. Luca Petrasso put Montreal ahead at the 29th minute when he took a back-heel pass from Prince Owusu and fired a clean, left-footed shot from the left side of the box. Owusu's assist was even more impressive factoring that he slipped near the middle of the box. Owusu recovered and took the center from Fabian Herbers to set up Petrasso. Columbus (7-1-5) entered Wednesday's match tied atop the Eastern Conference standings with FC Cincinnati with 25 points. Cincinnati's 1-0 win sent it to the lead in the east with 28 points now two points ahead of the Crew. Montreal (1-8-5) sought its second straight win. ___ AP soccer:
