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Montreal Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
Revolution score three times in second half to beat CF Montréal 3-0
Club de Foot Montreal CF Montréal's struggles continued Saturday night at Saputo Stadium, with the Major League Soccer team dropping its fifth straight match, a 3-0 loss against the New England Revolution. New England (6-4-5) scored three times in the second half, taking advantage of a red card given to Montreal forward Giacomo Vrioni in the latter stages of the opening half. 'I just want to say that I'm proud of these guys, of how they fought for the entire game,' said CF Montréal interim head coach Marco Donadel in an abbreviated 50-second post-game press conference. 'The first half, 11 versus 11, I think that we dominated. Even at 10 versus 11, at the end of the first half and the second half. I just wanted to say that.' The Montreal bench boss refrained from taking any questions from members of the media, simply saying 'I want to stay on the bench for the next games and not be disqualified.' In addition, no players were made available after the game, with the team's media relations team calling it 'a club decision.' Donadel and the team's frustration likely stemmed from that straight red card issued to Vrioni in the 36th minute of play for what was deemed 'violent conduct' on New England defender Keegan Hughes. The former Revolution forward, who was acquired by Montreal from New England last January, and Hughes had been battling for the ball when Vrioni kicked his rival, who writhed in pain along the New England sidelines. Up to that point, Montreal had largely controlled play, outshooting New England 8-2 through the first 45 minutes and controlling possession 61 per cent of the time. However, the club failed to capitalize on its scoring chances, most notably on a chance by Caden Clark inside the box off a Dante Sealy free kick in the 23rd minute that was ultimately blocked by Revolution defender Tanner Beason. Montreal's Nathan Saliba (who accounted for the club's only shot on target of the half) and Vrioni also followed with chances of their own in the ensuing minutes. However, both of their attempts missed the target. Upon their return to the pitch for the second half, New England wasted little time profiting from their man advantage. After winning a free kick after being fouled by Montreal's Sealy, Revolution midfielder Peyton Miller accepted a cross from defender Ilay Feingold. Miller froze Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois, scoring his first career MLS goal with a left-footed deflection to the bottom right corner of the net. The Revolution doubled their lead in the 55th minute when Feingold made a run inside the right side of the box, using his left boot to beat Sirois. Feingold struck again in the dying minutes of the match, scoring from the right side of the box on a lateral feed from Miller in the 87th minute. All three of the Israeli international's goals this season have come in the past two games. With the team officially at the halfway point of its 2025 MLS season, Montreal (1-11-5) has yet to win a game on home turf (0-4-3). The club remains firmly entrenched at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, with eight points accumulated out of a possible 51. For New England, the win helped run their MLS unbeaten streak to nine games (5-0-4) dating back to April 12. It also marked the seventh straight road result for New England, tying a franchise record established in 2019. Revolution goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic earned his seventh clean sheet of the season, helping New England improve upon its stingy defensive record since the start of this 2025 MLS campaign. The club has allowed only 14 goals through its opening 15 games, tops in the league. Piette hits 200 game mark Midfielder Samuel Piette became the first player in club history to appear in 200 career MLS games, all with Montreal. Already the franchise leader in games played, the Le Gardeur native, also paces Montreal in career starts (178) and minutes played (15,534). Saturday's match also marked the 30-year-old's 225th game across all competitions with Montreal, passing goalkeeper Evan Bush for sole possession of sixth place since the founding of the club in 1993. Card trouble In addition to Vrioni's red card, Montreal's Saliba and Joel Waterman were issued yellow cards. Both Saliba and Waterman entered the match on the MLS' caution accumulation warnings, meaning a single yellow card would likely result in a suspension for both players during the team's next match.
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Revolution score three times in second half to beat CF Montreal 3-0
MONTREAL - The New England Revolution scored three times in the second half, including a pair of goals by Ilay Feingold, beating a short-handed CF Montreal 3-0 in Major League Soccer action on a rainy Saturday night at Stade Saputo. New England (6-4-5) took advantage of a red card issued to Montreal forward Giacomo Vrioni in the latter stages of the opening half to run their MLS unbeaten streak to nine games (5-0-4) dating back to April 12. It also marked the seventh straight road result for New England, tying a franchise record established in 2019. Montreal (1-11-5), meanwhile, remains winless in its last four MLS matches and five overall when you include its 1-0 loss to Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League as part of the Canadian Championship on May 20. The club has also failed to win a single match on home turf in seven tries this season. Montreal largely controlled play throughout the opening half, outshooting New England 8-2. However, the club failed to capitalize on its myriad of scoring chances. Dante Sealy's free kick in the 23rd minute resulted in some chaos inside the box, ultimately resulting in a right-footed shot by Caden Clark that was blocked by New England defender Tanner Beason. Montreal's Nathan Saliba and Vrioni followed with chances of their own in the ensuing minutes. However, both of their attempts missed the target. The home side's frustration over their squandered opportunities boiled over in the 36th minute with Vrioni being shown a straight red card for 'violent conduct' on New England defender Keegan Hughes. Vrioni and Hughes had been battling for the ball when Vrioni kicked his rival, who writhed in pain along the sidelines. The Albanian international, playing against his former team for the first time since being acquired by Montreal from New England on Jan. 7, had accounted for a quarter of Montreal's 12 goals on the season. New England wasted little time taking advantage of the man advantage to start the second half. After winning a free kick after being fouled by Montreal's Sealy, Revolution midfielder Peyton Miller accepted a cross from Feingold. Miller froze Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois, scoring his first career MLS goal with a left-footed strike to the bottom right corner of the net. The Revolution doubled their lead in the 55th minute when Feingold made a run inside the right side of the box, using his left boot to beat Sirois. Feingold would score again in the dying minutes of the match, scoring from the right side of the box on a lateral feed from Miller in the 87th minute. All three of the Israeli international's goals this season have come in the past two games. Revolution goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic earned his seventh clean sheet of the season, helping New England improve upon its stingy defensive record since the start of this 2025 MLS campaign. The club has allowed just 14 goals through its opening 15 games, tops in the league. PIETTE HITS 200 GAME MARK Midfielder Samuel Piette became the first player in club history to appear in 200 career MLS games, all with Montreal. Already the franchise leader in games played, the Le Gardeur, Que. native, also paces Montreal in career starts (178) and minutes played (15,534). Saturday's match also marked the 30-year-old's 225th game across all competitions with Montreal, passing goalkeeper Evan Bush for sole possession of sixth place since the founding of the club in 1993. CARD TROUBLE In addition to Vrioni, Montreal's Saliba and Joel Waterman were issued yellow cards. Both Saliba and Waterman entered the match on the MLS' caution accumulation warnings, meaning a single yellow card would likely result in a suspension for both players during the team's next match. UP NEXT New England: Host FC Cincinnati on Saturday, June 14. Montreal: Visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, June 14. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Revolution score three times in second half to beat CF Montreal 3-0
MONTREAL – The New England Revolution scored three times in the second half, including a pair of goals by Ilay Feingold, beating a short-handed CF Montreal 3-0 in Major League Soccer action on a rainy Saturday night at Stade Saputo. New England (6-4-5) took advantage of a red card issued to Montreal forward Giacomo Vrioni in the latter stages of the opening half to run their MLS unbeaten streak to nine games (5-0-4) dating back to April 12. It also marked the seventh straight road result for New England, tying a franchise record established in 2019. Montreal (1-11-5), meanwhile, remains winless in its last four MLS matches and five overall when you include its 1-0 loss to Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League as part of the Canadian Championship on May 20. The club has also failed to win a single match on home turf in seven tries this season. Montreal largely controlled play throughout the opening half, outshooting New England 8-2. However, the club failed to capitalize on its myriad of scoring chances. Dante Sealy's free kick in the 23rd minute resulted in some chaos inside the box, ultimately resulting in a right-footed shot by Caden Clark that was blocked by New England defender Tanner Beason. Montreal's Nathan Saliba and Vrioni followed with chances of their own in the ensuing minutes. However, both of their attempts missed the target. The home side's frustration over their squandered opportunities boiled over in the 36th minute with Vrioni being shown a straight red card for 'violent conduct' on New England defender Keegan Hughes. Vrioni and Hughes had been battling for the ball when Vrioni kicked his rival, who writhed in pain along the sidelines. The Albanian international, playing against his former team for the first time since being acquired by Montreal from New England on Jan. 7, had accounted for a quarter of Montreal's 12 goals on the season. New England wasted little time taking advantage of the man advantage to start the second half. After winning a free kick after being fouled by Montreal's Sealy, Revolution midfielder Peyton Miller accepted a cross from Feingold. Miller froze Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois, scoring his first career MLS goal with a left-footed strike to the bottom right corner of the net. The Revolution doubled their lead in the 55th minute when Feingold made a run inside the right side of the box, using his left boot to beat Sirois. Feingold would score again in the dying minutes of the match, scoring from the right side of the box on a lateral feed from Miller in the 87th minute. All three of the Israeli international's goals this season have come in the past two games. Revolution goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic earned his seventh clean sheet of the season, helping New England improve upon its stingy defensive record since the start of this 2025 MLS campaign. The club has allowed just 14 goals through its opening 15 games, tops in the league. PIETTE HITS 200 GAME MARK Midfielder Samuel Piette became the first player in club history to appear in 200 career MLS games, all with Montreal. Already the franchise leader in games played, the Le Gardeur, Que. native, also paces Montreal in career starts (178) and minutes played (15,534). Saturday's match also marked the 30-year-old's 225th game across all competitions with Montreal, passing goalkeeper Evan Bush for sole possession of sixth place since the founding of the club in 1993. CARD TROUBLE 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. In addition to Vrioni, Montreal's Saliba and Joel Waterman were issued yellow cards. Both Saliba and Waterman entered the match on the MLS' caution accumulation warnings, meaning a single yellow card would likely result in a suspension for both players during the team's next match. UP NEXT New England: Host FC Cincinnati on Saturday, June 14. Montreal: Visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, June 14. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bernardeschi scores twice, Toronto FC routs CF Montreal 6-1 in rivalry matchup
MONTREAL – Federico Bernardeschi scored twice as Toronto FC took advantage of a 20th-minute red card to Joel Waterman and throttled rival CF Montreal 6-1 in MLS action on Saturday. Theo Corbeanu also scored twice while Tyrese Spicer and Ola Brynhildsen provided the other goals for Toronto (3-7-4) at Stade Saputo. Giacomo Vrioni scored a consolation goal in the 64th minute for Montreal (1-9-4). TFC is now unbeaten against its rival in the last four Canadian Classiques between the two clubs, although Montreal edged Toronto on penalty kicks in Canadian championship play on April 30. Montreal started the game on the front foot, exploiting space behind the opposing back line on a number of occasions. Seven minutes in, Vrioni thought he had opened the scoring, but the play was called back for offside. Toronto opened the scoring against the run of play in the 15th minute. Spicer took off on a solo run down the left side and capped off the individual counterattack with a composed finish past Sebastian Breza. Things went from bad to worse for Montreal five minutes later when Waterman was sent off for bringing down Brynhildsen as the last man back. Toronto quickly took advantage, scoring twice just three minutes apart to take a 3-0 lead at the 33rd minute and force Montreal into two defensive substitutions to stop the bleeding. Montreal spent the rest of the first half trying to claw back into the contest but hit two posts in a frustrating end to the opening 45 minutes. Toronto kept its foot on the gas in the second half. Bernardeschi, who also had an assist, tallied his second goal with a beautiful curling effort in the 55th. Vrioni finally gave the home crowd something to briefly cheer about when he broke Toronto's clean sheet, but Corbeanu promptly responded to make it 5-1. 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. Corbeanu made it a brace in the 90th minute to seal Toronto's dominant display. UP NEXT Montreal: Heads to Hamilton for the first leg of the Canadian Championship quarterfinal against Forge FC on Tuesday. Toronto: Hosts Nashville SC next Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
CF Montreal comes close, but still winless at home after 2-1 loss to Philadelphia
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's search for its first Major League Soccer win continues as Mikael Uhre's late goal lifted the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory at Stade Saputo on Saturday night. The same issue that has plagued Montreal all season resurfaced once again, as a chronic lack of composure and decisiveness in front of goal left several chances unconverted. Despite scoring their first goal at home this season, Montreal's (0-8-3) standing as the team with the worst goal-converting rate in the league only worsened. However, head coach Marco Donadel refuses to see the glass as half empty, focusing instead on the quality exhibited in the other aspects of the match. 'I don't need to say anything, they know what we are doing and what we're showing on the field. They are aware that the performance is there,' said Donadel who admitted after the game that he was found it difficult to explain his team's finishing. 'I'm happy for the performance, I'm happy with the improvements, and I'm happy that the group understands and is talking with positive words and positive energy.' Indiana Vassilev added Philadelphia's (7-3-1) other goal while Giacomo Vrioni scored for Montreal. It took Philadelphia just 73 seconds to open the scoring with a slick counterattack that rapidly cut through the host's right side. Vassilev capped it off with a shot into the top right corner that overpowered Jonathan Sirois' outstretched hand. In every game except two this season, Montreal has conceded the first. The other two games ended in a scoreless draw. Montreal's best opportunity of the half came when a cross from Tom Pearce was deflected on goal by Francis Westfield and through Andre Blake's legs. However, a slight deflection of Blake's right foot sent the ball skimming by the post and out. For the first time since Donadel's appointment as interim head coach, he lined up his squad with two pure strikers in a 4-4-2 formation. This paid dividends on a number of occasions as the constant pressure put on the back line allowed more space to exploit. 'We knew with the way Philadelphia played that we would be able to move forward quickly with two strikers,' said Nathan Saliba. 'It helped during the buildup play, I feel like we could've found them right away. ' … When the ball is out wide with someone like Pearce who has a good cross, it's definitely interesting.' With the final kick of the first half, Montreal finally found the equalizer. A low cross from Dante Sealy sowed chaos in the penalty area and — after several defensive errors — fell to Vrioni, who was alone in front of goal and made no mistake. This was the first goal Vrioni scored for the club in front of his entire family, including his newborn son who is just three-weeks-old. 'It was beautiful honestly, it's the best thing that can happen in your life,' said Vrioni. 'He still doesn't understand it, but hopefully very soon.' Montreal carried that momentum into the second half, immediately forcing Philadelphia into a defensive block with Sealy acting as the main catalyst on the right wing. Along with the entire crowd, he believed that he had won a penalty in the 77th minute, but after the Video Assistant Referee recommended a review of the play, it was determined the call would be upheld and no penalty awarded. However, Philadelphia would find a winner in the 84th minute against the run of play. Uhre found space in behind the Montreal central defenders and got on the end of a perfect pass from Jovan Lukic, making no mistake as he slipped the ball past Sirois. UP NEXT Philadelphia: Hosts Indy Eleven on Wednesday in first round of the U.S. Open Cup. Montreal: Visit New York City FC on Saturday, May 10. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025.
