CF Montréal vs New York City FC, 2026 MLS, Regular Season
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt saved. Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Matt Freese (New York City FC). Assisted by Luca Petrasso.
- 7': Attempt saved. Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Matt Freese (New York City FC). Assisted by Matty Longstaff with a cross.
- 8': Foul by Jalen Neal (CF Montréal).
- 8': Maxi Moralez (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Attempt saved. Noah Streit (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Matt Freese (New York City FC).
- 12': Foul by Jalen Neal (CF Montréal).
- 12': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Attempt saved. Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Agustín Ojeda.
- 17': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Keaton Parks (New York City FC).
- 18': Goal! CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matty Longstaff with a cross.
- 20': Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Maxi Moralez (New York City FC).
- 22': Offside, New York City FC. Agustín Ojeda is caught offside.
- 24': Attempt missed. Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Matty Longstaff.
- 24': Arnau Farnós (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal).
- 27': Foul by Jalen Neal (CF Montréal).
- 27': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC).
- 29': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Kai Trewin (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 30': Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC).
- 33': Foul by Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC).
- 33': Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Foul by Iván Jaime (CF Montréal).
- 34': Tayvon Gray (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal).
- 41': Arnau Farnós (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Delay in match because of an injury Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 43': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC).
- 45'+1': Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Delay in match because of an injury Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal).
- 45'+2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+3': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': Foul by Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC).
- 45'+3': First Half ends, CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, CF Montréal. Olger Escobar replaces Noah Streit.
- 45': Second Half begins CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0.
- 46': Foul by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal).
- 46': Arnau Farnós (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47': Attempt missed. Maxi Moralez (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Agustín Ojeda.
- 48': Offside, New York City FC. Nicolás Fernández is caught offside.
- 52': Foul by Iván Jaime (CF Montréal).
- 52': Keaton Parks (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Iván Jaime (CF Montréal).
- 55': Foul by Keaton Parks (New York City FC).
- 55': Samuel Piette (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Arnau Farnós (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thiago Martins with a through ball.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matty Longstaff.
- 60': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Tayvon Gray.
- 63': Foul by Samuel Piette (CF Montréal).
- 63': Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 63': Samuel Piette (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Offside, New York City FC. Keaton Parks is caught offside.
- 64': Delay in match because of an injury Thiago Martins (New York City FC).
- 65': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 65': Substitution, New York City FC. Raul Gustavo replaces Keaton Parks.
- 65': Substitution, New York City FC. Seymour Reid replaces Agustín Ojeda.
- 65': Substitution, New York City FC. Talles Magno replaces Arnau Farnós.
- 69': Thiago Martins (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 70': Substitution, CF Montréal. Fabian Herbers replaces Samuel Piette.
- 72': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Maxi Moralez (New York City FC).
- 74': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Thiago Martins.
- 74': Tayvon Gray (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Substitution, CF Montréal. Daniel Ríos replaces Prince Owusu.
- 75': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Talles Magno.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Daniel Ríos (CF Montréal) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Olger Escobar with a cross.
- 77': Foul by Tayvon Gray (New York City FC).
- 77': Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 77': Second yellow card to Tayvon Gray (New York City FC) for a bad foul.
- 79': Foul by Seymour Reid (New York City FC).
- 79': Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 80': Attempt saved. Talles Magno (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Seymour Reid.
- 81': Talles Magno (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Foul by Olger Escobar (CF Montréal).
- 81': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 81': Olger Escobar (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
- 82': Substitution, New York City FC. Andrés Perea replaces Maxi Moralez.
- 83': Foul by Talles Magno (New York City FC).
- 83': Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Brayan Vera (CF Montréal).
- 84': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Substitution, CF Montréal. Efraín Morales replaces Jalen Neal.
- 87': Foul by Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal).
- 87': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Talles Magno (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 88': Foul by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal).
- 88': Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
- 88': Foul by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal).
- 88': Raul Gustavo (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Foul by Kai Trewin (New York City FC).
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Kai Trewin (New York City FC).
- 90'+1': Kai Trewin (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal by Matt Freese (New York City FC).
- 90'+4': Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Brayan Vera (CF Montréal).
- 90'+5': Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Efraín Morales.
- 90'+5': Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Raul Gustavo (New York City FC).
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, CF Montréal 1, New York City FC 0.
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 64.7 | Possession | 35.3 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 555 | Accurate Passes | 277 |
| 629 | Passes | 346 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 16 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 36 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 15 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 13 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
Attendance: 14,015
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | +20 | 33 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 15 | +11 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | +11 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | +4 | 25 |
Line-Ups
CF Montréal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Thomas Gillier (GK) |
| 4 | Brayan Vera |
| 2 | Jalen Neal |
| 13 | Luca Petrasso |
| 27 | Dawid Bugaj |
| 6 | Samuel Piette |
| 8 | Matthew Longstaff |
| 22 | Victor Loturi |
| 9 | Prince Owusu |
| 10 | Iván Jaime |
| 23 | Noah Streit |
New York City FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 49 | Matthew Freese (GK) |
| 5 | Kai Trewin |
| 13 | Thiago Martins |
| 22 | Kevin O'Toole |
| 24 | Tayvon Gray |
| 10 | Maxi Morález |
| 21 | Aiden O'Neill |
| 55 | Keaton Parks |
| 7 | Nicolás Fernández |
| 87 | Arnau Farnós |
| 26 | Agustin Ojeda |
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