Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Atlanta United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlanta United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.
0.00
Montreal Impact kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
Gustavo Saavedra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.09
Tino Tavernese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.11
Paolo Zambrano arcs the ball upfield. Ezequiel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez makes a deft header but somehow Juan Carlos Salazar manages to keep it out.
12.12
Gustavo Saavedra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Saavedra whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.19
Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Yanez controls it well on his chest. Marcos Yanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nondier Delgado.
22.32
Osbaldo Banguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.55
Tino Tavernese knocks the ball forward to Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Leandro Lorenzo. What a save!
27.02
Gustavo Saavedra threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.29
Rodrigo Castaneda makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Castaneda rushes past Luís Velazquez! Rodrigo Castaneda takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.47
Johnathan Morales catches Raymond Gomez on the ankles. Johnathan Morales is shown the yellow card! Raymond Gomez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.55
Gustavo Saavedra kicks a strong pass forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.02
With a delightful solo run, Gustavo Saavedra stretches the opposition's defence. Gustavo Saavedra whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montreal Impact appear unchanged since the first half. Atlanta United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Atlanta United kick off!
48.14
Nathan Callahan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos shoots from long range but it flies wide!
55.08
Nathan Callahan laces a through ball forward to Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.24
Osbaldo Banguera surges forward with the ball. Osbaldo Banguera knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Yanez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.20
Nathan Callahan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Santiago. Daniel Santiago shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.42
Nondier Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Nathan Callahan. Nathan Callahan takes it forward alone. Nathan Callahan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.04
Nathan Callahan catches Gustavo Saavedra on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gustavo Saavedra stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.49
Nondier Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Tino Tavernese easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tino Tavernese sees Daniel Santiago in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Santiago finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Leandro Lorenzo smothers it!
67.35
Osbaldo Banguera hits a low pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.08
Tino Tavernese threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. Leandro Lorenzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
73.55
Rodrigo Castaneda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Carlos Carrillo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.11
Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Fabian Villalobos replacing Benjamin Ramos .Atlanta United have made 3 substitutions with Tomás Bustos replacing Ezequiel Nunez, Lucas Pérez replacing Tomás Alvarado and Duarte Villarreal replacing Rodrigo Castaneda .
78.14
Gustavo Saavedra passes the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo deftly passes the ball to Tomás Bustos, releasing him through on goal. Tomás Bustos shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
79.18
Raymond Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball towards Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.54
Osbaldo Banguera decides to run forward with the ball. Osbaldo Banguera knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Juan Carlos Salazar had no chance!! Goal for Atlanta United! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
87.01
Lucas Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Yanez. Marcos Yanez chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carrillo. Some silky footwork from Carlos Carrillo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
33.3%
46.4%
20.3%
Scorers
| Carlos Carrillo 2, 74 Ezequiel Nunez 39, 42 Tomás Bustos 79 Marcos Yanez 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Carrillo of Atlanta United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan Carlos Salazar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nondier Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luís Velazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastián Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nathan Callahan (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Tino Tavernese (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Johnathan Morales (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Daniel Lassiter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benjamin Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Santiago (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gene Adu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabian Villalobos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Rourke (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leandro Lorenzo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomás Alvarado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emanuel Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Zambrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raymond Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gustavo Saavedra (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Castaneda (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Osbaldo Banguera (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ezequiel Nunez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Marcos Yanez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Carlos Carrillo (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Tomás Bustos (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 13. | Lucas Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duarte Villarreal (MID) | 6 | |














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