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The sky is dark and overcast here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Austin Aztex. A crowd of 12,275 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Austin Aztex appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.


0.00
Montreal Impact kick off!
6.04
Isaac Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Andre Augusto Almeida who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Andre Augusto Almeida plays the ball forward to Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Amador.
8.52
Leandro Gonzalez barges into Duarte Salgado. Leandro Gonzalez is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Salgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.50
Ian Quiroga kicks a strong pass forward to Róbinson Bonilla. Róbinson Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Jason Ferrari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Ferrari advances inside the box! Jason Ferrari side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.18
Isaac Caballero threads a neat ball through to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Jason Ferrari controls it well on his chest. Jason Ferrari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.23
Ron Dufty chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry plays a one-two with Benjamin Ramos and advances towards the goal... Jamie Lowry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Montreal Impact are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.04
Róbinson Bonilla hacks Ron Dufty from behind! The referee calls over Róbinson Bonilla and shows him a yellow card! Ron Dufty hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.17
Luís Velazquez flicks a high ball forward to Nathan Callahan who takes it down. Nathan Callahan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Melvin Martin.
22.18
Melvin Martin hits a low pass to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida knocks the ball forward to Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Fede Rosales provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
27.10
Róbinson Bonilla advances with the ball. Róbinson Bonilla plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Ferrari and stumbles forward towards the goal... Róbinson Bonilla side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.29
Ron Dufty kicks a strong pass forward to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales shoots from 20 yards but Marshall Bell reads it well. Superb keeping!
30.44
Duarte Salgado chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Dufty. Ron Dufty hits a low pass to Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jamie Lowry scores for Montreal Impact!!
39.46
Duarte Salgado laces a weighted ball forward to Ron Dufty. Ron Dufty knocks the ball forward to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
40.51
Juan Martín Ayala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez shoots from long range but Juan Carlos Salazar is on top of it.
42.40
Ron Dufty clumsily knocks into Róbinson Bonilla. The referee brings Ron Dufty to one side and gives him a warning! Róbinson Bonilla stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.58
Daniel Amador chips the ball to his team mate, Nathan Callahan. Nathan Callahan flicks a high pass forward. Johnathan Morales collects the pass. Johnathan Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marshall Bell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Fabian Villalobos flicks a high ball forward to Nathan Callahan who takes it down. Nathan Callahan threads a neat ball through to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montreal Impact appear unchanged since the first half. Austin Aztex also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Austin Aztex kick off the second half!
54.39
Andre Augusto Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Jason Ferrari collects the pass. Jason Ferrari threads the ball through to Leandro Gonzalez but he's offside!
55.20
Andre Augusto Almeida passes the ball forward to Fede Rosales. Fede Rosales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.33
Zachary Peterson sees Róbinson Bonilla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Róbinson Bonilla flicks a high pass forward to Fede Rosales who brings the ball neatly under control. Fede Rosales shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.07
Duarte Salgado takes it forward alone. Duarte Salgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marshall Bell with no chance!! Goal for Montreal Impact!
65.08
Ron Dufty passes the ball forward to Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales shoots from distance but Marshall Bell is on top of it.
66.02
Zachary Peterson knocks the ball forward to Andre Augusto Almeida. Andre Augusto Almeida threads a neat ball through to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Ferrari. With a superhuman jump, Jason Ferrari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.53
Zachary Peterson makes a simple pass to Róbinson Bonilla. Róbinson Bonilla threads a neat ball through to Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari makes a convincing header. Juan Carlos Salazar picks it out of the air!
72.50
Ron Dufty threads a neat ball through to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.10
Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Gene Adu replacing Benjamin Ramos .
79.49
Ron Dufty darts forward. Ron Dufty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.35
Melvin Martin sees space and advances. Melvin Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leandro Gonzalez. Leandro Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Ferrari. Jason Ferrari rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.06
Ron Dufty flicks the ball to his team mate, Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
85.48
Duarte Salgado chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Dufty. Ron Dufty threads a neat ball through to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Quiroga.
87.02
Ron Dufty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnathan Morales. Johnathan Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Johnathan Morales scores for Montreal Impact!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
25.8%
42.3%
32%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ron Dufty of Montreal Impact

Match Ratings