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CF Montreal Edges Out Austin in Thrilling Match
Montreal, Quebec – In a vibrant match held at Stade Saputo, CF Montreal defeated Austin in a game corresponding to matchday 28 of Major League Soccer. The home team, with 50% possession and a constant attack, managed to prevail despite Austin’s resistance.
The score opened early, in the 9th minute, thanks to a goal by G. Synchuk, assisted by O. Escobar, putting Montreal ahead. However, Austin responded before halftime with a goal by M. Uzuni in the 40th minute, leveling the score. Montreal quickly regained the lead, with a goal by D. Sealy in the 45th minute, just before the end of the first half.
The second half continued with intensity. P. Owusu extended Montreal’s lead in the 66th minute with a penalty goal. Austin did not give up, and O. Wolff scored in the 77th minute, keeping the score close until the end. The match was marked by numerous fouls, with 15 committed by Montreal and 11 by Austin, resulting in several yellow cards for both teams. Despite the parity in ball possession, Montreal demonstrated greater effectiveness in attack, with 7 shots on target compared to Austin’s 5. Referee Allen Chapman had a busy night at Stade Saputo.
Substitutions austin: at minute 46 I. Sanchez came in and N. Dubersarsky went out., at minute 62 B. Sabovic came in and J. Obrian went out., at minute 76 M. Desler came in and J. Gallagher went out., at minute 83 Guilherme Biro came in and Z. Kolmanic went out.
Substitutions cf montreal: at minute 63 F. Alvarez came in and B. Craig went out., at minute 63 O. Escobar came in and Y. Guboglo went out., at minute 69 G. Synchuk came in and B. Duke went out., at minute 81 P. Owusu came in and O. Graham-Roache went out., at minute 81 D. Bugaj came in and T. Pearce went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
CF Montreal
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