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There are a few clouds overhead here at Saputo Stadium where Montreal Impact play host to Arizona United. A crowd of 13,880 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montreal Impact are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arizona United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Herbert Torres.


0.00
Arizona United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
Ron Dufty knocks the ball forward to Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
4.54
Luís Velazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ron Dufty. Ron Dufty kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter cuts inside the box! Daniel Lassiter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
8.32
Clifford Besler makes a probing pass to Walter Torres. Walter Torres whips in a cross ball towards Tom Allen. Tom Allen beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.16
Daniel Lassiter comes in with a late challenge on Eric Ackley. Daniel Lassiter is shown the yellow card! Eric Ackley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.48
Nathan Callahan darts forward. Nathan Callahan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.54
Daniel Amador decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Amador threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos rushes past João Paulo Correa! Benjamin Ramos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.48
Jesse Beckerman sees space and advances. Jesse Beckerman knocks in a cross ball towards Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
22.31
Eric Ackley flicks a high pass forward to Jesse Beckerman who brings the ball under control. Jesse Beckerman darts forward. Jesse Beckerman makes a pass forward but Lawrence Fucito makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
30.18
Luís Velazquez makes a probing pass to Ron Dufty. With great vision, Ron Dufty plays the ball forward to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry knocks in a cross ball towards Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.05
Clifford Besler barges into Ron Dufty. The referee calls over Clifford Besler and shows him a yellow card! Ron Dufty hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.53
Zachary Baker flicks a high pass forward. Walter Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.58
Fabian Villalobos sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Villalobos makes a probing pass to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry lofts in a cross ball towards Benjamin Ramos. Benjamin Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ian Collins. That should have been a goal!
39.49
Ron Dufty flicks a high ball forward to Benjamin Ramos who takes it down. Benjamin Ramos shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
40.27
Ron Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Johnathan Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johnathan Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lassiter. Daniel Lassiter whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
Ron Dufty sees a break and surges forward. Ron Dufty shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montreal Impact appear unchanged since the first half. Arizona United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Montreal Impact get the second half underway!
47.30
Eric Ackley catches Benjamin Ramos on the ankles. The referee warns Eric Ackley to calm down! Benjamin Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.38
Zachary Baker comes in with a late challenge on Ron Dufty. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ron Dufty stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.12
Ron Dufty hacks Zachary Baker from behind! Ron Dufty is shown the yellow card! Zachary Baker runs off the knock.
53.33
Johnathan Morales catches Eric Ackley on the ankles. The referee calls over Johnathan Morales and shows him a yellow card! Eric Ackley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.44
Fabian Villalobos flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Callahan controls it well on his chest. Nathan Callahan flicks a high pass forward. Johnathan Morales controls it well on his chest. Johnathan Morales shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
59.41
Zachary Baker knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Torres. Walter Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Carlos Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
61.25
Zachary Baker sees space and advances. Zachary Baker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Amador.
63.38
Jesse Beckerman knocks the ball to his team mate, Tom Allen. Tom Allen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lawrence Fucito is offside!
65.49
Duarte Salgado pushes up the pitch. Duarte Salgado threads a neat ball through to Jamie Lowry. Jamie Lowry shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
72.02
Daniel Amador hacks Zachary Baker from behind! Daniel Amador is given a warning by the referee! Zachary Baker runs off the knock.
75.33
With imagination, Jesse Beckerman laces a weighted ball forward to Tom Allen. Tom Allen kicks a strong pass forward to Lawrence Fucito but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.52
Montreal Impact have made a substitution with Gene Adu replacing Benjamin Ramos .
81.58
Sergio Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Clifford Besler. Clifford Besler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Juan Carlos Salazar.
83.53
João Paulo Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jesse Beckerman. Jesse Beckerman flicks a high pass forward to Tom Allen who brings the ball under control. Tom Allen shoots from long range but somehow Juan Carlos Salazar manages to keep it out.
84.23
Eric Ackley makes a simple pass to Zachary Baker. Zachary Baker flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Torres. Walter Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Juan Carlos Salazar is on top of it.
90.00
Eric Ackley flicks a high pass forward. Clifford Besler collects the pass. Clifford Besler flicks a high pass forward. Tom Allen controls it well on his chest. Tom Allen whips in a cross ball towards Lawrence Fucito. Lawrence Fucito fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Juan Carlos Salazar.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
27.3%
44.3%
28.4%


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

Match Ratings
1.Juan Carlos Salazar (GK)
8
2.Luís Velazquez (DEF)
7
3.Daniel Amador (DEF)
6
4.Duarte Salgado (DEF)
6
5.Fabian Villalobos (DEF)
7
6.Nathan Callahan (MID)
6
7.Ron Dufty (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Johnathan Morales (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Daniel Lassiter (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Benjamin Ramos (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jamie Lowry (ATT)
7
 
12.Tino Tavernese (MID)
0
13.Gene Adu (MID)
6
14.Daniel Santiago (ATT)
0

1.Quincy Meram (GK)
6
2.Eric Ackley (DEF)
6
3.João Paulo Correa (DEF)
6
4.Sergio Navarro (DEF)
6
5.Ian Collins (DEF)
6
6.Clifford Besler (MID)yellow card
6
7.Zachary Baker (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jesse Beckerman (MID)
8
9.Walter Torres (ATT)
7
10.Lawrence Fucito (ATT)
6
11.Tom Allen (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Chad Long (MID)
0
13.Alberto Delass (ATT)
0
14.Ian Ortiz (ATT)
0