Montreal Impact FC 0 – 2 Toronto FC
By Luis Martinez (Twitter @canadaluis)
Montreal, QC – With the support of their fans, the Montreal Impact weren’t able to win at home the 401 Derby.
The Spanish player, Alejandro Pozuelo, turn on the board with another Golazo of the highest quality. Causing the American goalkeeper, Evan Bush, his usual frustration when bested.
The Blues tried several times to take the control, but the Vanney Boys were alwayson alert to suffocate any enemy fire.
It was the perfect match to see the grand debut of Omar Gonzalez bringing calm and force to his new teammates who in the last days were criticized for the lack of speed from the Captain, Michael Bradley, this last was qualified like one of the worst players on the Gold Cup for the American National team.
As in the Gold Cup were The Mann of New Jersey, Jozy Altidore, should haved stayed until the end, because Jozy is the kind of players who has The “eye of the tiger” and last nigh everyone in Canada enjoyed his goal at 90+’, leaving clear who is the Giant of Canada.
With this result, the coach of Virginia seems to look more happy and confident, especially with the new inclusions and the way his team is performing.
Match stats
Lineup
MONTREAL IMPACT – Evan Bush; Jukka Raitala, Victor Cabrera, Daniel Lovitz, Bacary Sagna; Samuel Piette (Clément Bayiha 60’), Michael Azira, Shamit Shome (Maximiliano Urruti 79’); Orji Okwonkwo (Omar Browne 62’), Saphir Taider (C), Anthony Jackson-Hamel.
TORONTO FC – Quentin Westberg; Chris Mavinga, Omar Gonzalez, Justin Morrow, Auro Jr (Richie Laryea 76’); Michael Bradley (C), Marky Delgado, Jacob Shaffelburg (Eriq Zavaleta 83’), Nick DeLeon (Tsubasa Endoh HT); Alejandro Pozuelo, Jozy Altidore.
Shots: IMFC 17 – TFC 15
Shots on target: IMFC 4 – TFC 7
Possession: IMFC 43% – TFC 57%
Fouls: IMFC 13 – TFC 11
Yellow cards: IMFC 1 – TFC 1
Offsides: IMFC 1 – TFC 1
Corners: IMFC 5 – TFC 2
