Written by: Raul Sosa
MONTREAL – Disappointing performance from Orlando City SC losing 0-2 over Montreal Impact in the crowded Stade Saputo stadium in Canada.
Tony Toia and Dominic Oduro were the goal scorers and the heroes on tonight’s tough duty against the Purple Lions of Orlando. Both players leaded the attack onto a well-deserved 2-0 victory for Montreal Impact.
The game started with a very shy Orlando City and a determined Montreal Impact on adding those 3 crucial home points. It was on a dangerous play near Orlando’s box when Montreal’s captain (Piatti) unleashed a potent shot that was shockingly deflected by Orlando’s keeper, Tally Hall. It was the save of the night.
But it was a glorious corner kick from Montreal Impact and a very bad defended one from Orlando City that opened the score at the 36th minute of the 1st half. Marco Donadel assisted Tony Toia, who connected a powerful header onto the second post of the net. This time Orlando’s keeper, Tally Hall, was only another spectator of the unstoppable shot.
Being 0-1 in the score, Orlando City clearly changed their tactics onto attacking mode. Ricardo Kaká appeared from the left wing and released a powerful shot that was reflected from a defender’s header. 5 minutes later, Cyle Larin also fired an amazing shot from the right wing but it wasn’t enough to break Evan Bush’s goalkeeping talents.
Going into an offense posture backfired Orlando City SC on multiple occasions, as Montreal Impact was even more dangerous at the kickback. Surprisingly, Montreal wasted 4 clear shots inside the box when Orlando’s defense was completely beaten.
Montreal’s strategy paid off (again) at the dying minutes (93rd) of the match. Dominic Oduro left defender Seb Hines on the way with his amazing pace and running ability. Hines deflected the ball but it wasn’t good enough, since Dominic stole the ball from his feet inside the box and shot onto a beaten Tally Hall.
It was the 2nd goal of the night that killed the Purple Lions high hopes of getting the equalizer and a positive result in Canada.
It was very disappointing to see Orlando’s midfield and part of their defense unwilling to return and help to clear Montreal’s danger. Last midweek activity in Charleston clearly affected their performance on tonight’s tough duty.
Besides losing 3 crucial points, the unfortunate defeat for Orlando City cost them losing their undefeated run of 5 consecutive games in the MLS. Last but not least, the Lions also lost Aurien Collin for an unknown period of time, due to a pretty serious hamstring injury.
Midweek action awaits Orlando City SC and Colorado Rapids back in the Citrus Bowl with kick-off being set at 7:30pm this upcoming Wednesday.
Tony Toia and Dominic Oduro were the goal scorers and the heroes on tonight’s tough duty against the Purple Lions of Orlando. Both players leaded the attack onto a well-deserved 2-0 victory for Montreal Impact.
The game started with a very shy Orlando City and a determined Montreal Impact on adding those 3 crucial home points. It was on a dangerous play near Orlando’s box when Montreal’s captain (Piatti) unleashed a potent shot that was shockingly deflected by Orlando’s keeper, Tally Hall. It was the save of the night.
But it was a glorious corner kick from Montreal Impact and a very bad defended one from Orlando City that opened the score at the 36th minute of the 1st half. Marco Donadel assisted Tony Toia, who connected a powerful header onto the second post of the net. This time Orlando’s keeper, Tally Hall, was only another spectator of the unstoppable shot.
Being 0-1 in the score, Orlando City clearly changed their tactics onto attacking mode. Ricardo Kaká appeared from the left wing and released a powerful shot that was reflected from a defender’s header. 5 minutes later, Cyle Larin also fired an amazing shot from the right wing but it wasn’t enough to break Evan Bush’s goalkeeping talents.
Going into an offense posture backfired Orlando City SC on multiple occasions, as Montreal Impact was even more dangerous at the kickback. Surprisingly, Montreal wasted 4 clear shots inside the box when Orlando’s defense was completely beaten.
Montreal’s strategy paid off (again) at the dying minutes (93rd) of the match. Dominic Oduro left defender Seb Hines on the way with his amazing pace and running ability. Hines deflected the ball but it wasn’t good enough, since Dominic stole the ball from his feet inside the box and shot onto a beaten Tally Hall.
It was the 2nd goal of the night that killed the Purple Lions high hopes of getting the equalizer and a positive result in Canada.
It was very disappointing to see Orlando’s midfield and part of their defense unwilling to return and help to clear Montreal’s danger. Last midweek activity in Charleston clearly affected their performance on tonight’s tough duty.
Besides losing 3 crucial points, the unfortunate defeat for Orlando City cost them losing their undefeated run of 5 consecutive games in the MLS. Last but not least, the Lions also lost Aurien Collin for an unknown period of time, due to a pretty serious hamstring injury.
Midweek action awaits Orlando City SC and Colorado Rapids back in the Citrus Bowl with kick-off being set at 7:30pm this upcoming Wednesday.